The Sun

Space From gas giants to rocky worlds: Why planets in our solar system differ

Our solar system’s planets formed from the same nebula. Scientists explain how temperature, migration, and chemistry shaped their diversity.

Discoveries Earth’s invisible hand may be creating water on the moon Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Scientists discovered why Neptune’s clouds have recently disappeared Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Solar ‘umbrellas’ and asteroids could be the solution to global climate change Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Researchers now know why tans only appear after you’ve left the beach Joseph Shavit

Discoveries NASA’s Parker Solar Probe may have found the origins of the solar wind Joseph Shavit

Discoveries ‘Space waves’ offer new clues to understanding space weather Joseph Shavit

Discoveries NASA researchers identify the origins of life on Earth Joseph Shavit

Discoveries The earth-sun distance found to dramatically alter seasons Joseph Shavit

Discoveries MIT scientists believe “space bubbles” can fully reverse climate change Joseph Shavit

Discoveries New experiments reveal the source of the aurora borealis Joseph Shavit

Global Good The Sun is likely source of the Earth’s water, study finds Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Where did meteorites that helped form the Earth come from?Joseph Shavit

Good News Stonehenge served as an ancient solar calendar – study finds Joseph Shavit

Discoveries New Sun Missions to Help NASA Better Understand Earth-Sun Environment Joseph Shavit

Global Good Tug from sun and moon might be the actual cause of earthquakes Joseph Shavit

Global Good Gravitational action of sun and moon influences behavior of animals and plants Joseph Shavit