Sun : Science World Report

Nov 21, 2014 09:51 AM EST

Sun's Activity May Cause Lightning Strikes on Earth by 'Bending' the Magnetic Field

The sun may actually be influencing lightning strikes on Earth. How? The sun is temporarily "bending" Earth's magnetic field and allowing a shower of energetic particles to enter the upper atmosphere.

Oct 27, 2014 12:12 PM EDT

Sunshine May Slow Weight Gain and Diabetes: The Positive Effects of the Sun

Want to lose some weight? You may want to get a little extra sunshine in your life. Scientists have found that exposure to moderate amounts of sunshine may slow the development of obesity and diabetes.

Oct 23, 2014 07:37 AM EDT

Watch the Partial Solar Eclipse Darken the Skies This Thursday Evening!

Sky gazers are in luck today. A partial solar eclipse will occur across North America this Thursday during the evening hours, so make sure to catch a glimpse--as long as the weather cooperates.

Oct 17, 2014 05:24 AM EDT

NASA IRIS Investigates the Sun's Atmosphere: The Heat Bombs that Power a Star

NASA has learned a little bit more about our sun's atmosphere with the help of the Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph (IRIS).

Oct 13, 2014 08:46 AM EDT

NASA Captures Haunting Halloween Sun with Jack-O-Lantern Grin

Here on Earth, people are gearing up for Halloween by carving pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns and preparing their costumes. Now, it looks like the sun has also decided to show off just in time for the scariest night of the year.

Sep 26, 2014 07:09 AM EDT

The Water in Our Solar System and on Earth is Older Than the Sun

Earth is known for its abundance of water. But where did that water come from in the first place and how did it get to our planet? Scientists have now discovered that much of our solar system's water probably originated as ice that first formed in interstellar space.

Sep 04, 2014 08:40 AM EDT

'Brightpoints' May Be a New Clue to Predicting the Sun's 11-Year Solar Cycle

Scientists may have discovered a new marker to track the course of the solar cycle--brightpoints.

Aug 30, 2014 12:29 AM EDT

The Heart of a Solar Storm: NASA Examines Space Weather in New Study

Astronomers have caught a glimpse into the very heart of a solar storm. They've taken a close at a space weather storm that engulfed our planet on Jan 21, 2005 after a coronal mass ejection (CME) burst off of the sun and headed toward Earth.

Aug 20, 2014 12:58 PM EDT

Solar Energy Captured with New Transparent Device

Could you imagine a row of solar panels that also function as windows? Scientists may just have developed a new type of solar concentrator that when placed over a window creates solar energy while still allowing people to see outside.

Aug 08, 2014 07:11 AM EDT

Scientists Investigate the Birth of Our Sun in the Early Universe

Understanding the birth of our sun has long been a source of study for researchers. Now, they may be a step closer. Scientists have investigated the solar system's prehistoric phase and the events that led to the birth of the sun.

Aug 04, 2014 06:58 AM EDT

Why the Sun's Corona is 300 Times Hotter Than Its Surface: Nanoflares

You'd think that the sun's surface would be hotter than its outer atmosphere, but that's not the case. In fact, it's a phenomenon that has puzzled scientists for decades. Now, they may have the answer; new observations reveal that it may have something to do with nanoflares.

Aug 02, 2014 07:03 AM EDT

Superman Breaks Fundamental Law of Physics: The Most Efficient Living Solar Cell

Superman can fly, leap over buildings, and accomplish feats that are, well, pretty superhuman. Yet this superhero doesn't just defy logic with his spectacular feats; he also defies the fundamental physics law of the conservation of energy.