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August 12, 2026 at 06:19 PM
Stunning New Images Reveal Whirlpools on the Sun's Surface. The Swirling Structures Might Help Power Solar Flares
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
Scientists have captured stunning new images revealing whirlpools on the sun's surface for the first time, offering crucial clues about solar flares and the sun's atmospheric temperature.
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