Sun's “Waist” Is Slimmer Than First Thought

Sun's “Waist” Is Slimmer Than First Thought

Our parent star apparently underwent a successful diet

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 8th, 2011
Space Weather Predictions Critical for the Next Few Years

Space Weather Predictions Critical for the Next Few Years

The Sun is getting ready to reach a new solar maximum

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • June 14th, 2010
Sun's Cycle More Mysterious Than Ever

Sun's Cycle More Mysterious Than Ever

Researchers are trying to make sense of it

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 30th, 2010
The Sun Appears to Be Resuming Its Activity

The Sun Appears to Be Resuming Its Activity

After two years of relative tranquility

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 12th, 2009
Diagnosing the Sun via Lightning Strikes

Diagnosing the Sun via Lightning Strikes

An Israeli team has devised the method

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • September 25th, 2009
The Sun Is Spotted Again

The Sun Is Spotted Again

Two sunspots appeared on the star

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • September 17th, 2009
Sunspots 'Insufficient' to Measure Sun's Changes

Sunspots 'Insufficient' to Measure Sun's Changes

The conclusion belongs to a new NCAR study