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First Ever Images of Sun's South Pole Released by ESA Solar Orbiter
Spacecraft and specialized telescopes have been studying the sun closely for decades, probing the secrets of its spots, flares and corona. But neither human nor robotic eyes had properly seen the north or south poles of the sun. On Wednesday, the…
Solar Orbiter captures breakthrough images of sun's south pole
The European Space Agency (ESA) released the first-ever images of the sun 's south pole, captured by the Solar Orbiter spacecraft. The images, taken in March from roughly 40 million miles away, were obtained during a period of maximum solar…
Clean energy, dirty secrets: Inside the corruption plaguing california's solar market
Researchers at the Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS) have identified seven distinct types of corruption abuses and risks in California solar energy. Among them, favoritism in project approvals, including a high-profile…
Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Obtains First Images of the Sun's Poles
(Reuters) -The robotic Solar Orbiter spacecraft has obtained the first images ever taken of our sun's two poles as scientists seek a deeper understanding of Earth's host star, including its magnetic field, its 11-year cycle of activity and the…
Jefferies upgrades First Solar as 'only game in town' due to looming import restrictions
First Solar is now the 'only game in town' thanks to the likely passage of legislation by the Senate designed to disrupt the supply chains of the renewable energy industry, according to Jefferies. Jefferies upgraded First Solar to buy from hold…
Solar Orbiter offers first glimpse of the Sun's poles in breakthrough mission
The first-ever images of the sun 's south pole have been captured by the robotic Solar Orbiter spacecraft. The European Space Agency (ESA) released images on Wednesday using three of Solar Orbiter's onboard instruments. The images, taken in March…
Plans for new solar farm on 108 acres of land in Devon - BBC News
Image source, Daniel Leal-Olivas/PA Wire Plans for a new solar farm on 108 acres (44 hectares) of land is being proposed in Devon. Exagen Development, which builds and operates renewable energy projects, is applying for planning permission from…
Sun's south pole revealed for first time, in images from Solar Orbiter spacecraft
The sun's uncharted south pole has been revealed for the first time in striking images beamed back from the Solar Orbiter spacecraft. The joint European Space Agency (ESA) and Nasa mission swooped below the planetary plane and, for the first time…
Stock Movers: Tesla, Lockheed Martin, First Solar
Bloomberg journalists discuss today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market. Listen for analysis on the companies making news on Wall Street. Bloomberg journalists discuss today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market. Listen for…
Solar Orbiter spacecraft snaps first images of Sun's south pole - BBC News
The first ever video and images of the Sun's south pole have been sent back to Earth by the European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter spacecraft. The new images will enable scientists to learn how the Sun cycles between periods of raging storms and…
Solar waste problem looms following rooftop panel boom, with batteries to add to the pile
Australia's rooftop solar revolution has slashed power bills and emissions, but behind the good news story, is a growing waste problem in need of an urgent solution. The industry is sounding the alarm, warning Australia is about to be hit with a…
NASA's PUNCH delivers knockout views of colossal solar storms erupting from sun (video)
NASA's PUNCH mission has unveiled its first images of colossal solar eruptions known as coronal mass ejections (CMEs) — delivering an unprecedented, wide-field view of how these solar storms travel through the inner solar system. CMEs are…
Jackery's New HomePower 3000 Solar Generator Is the Smartest Way to Outage-Proof Your Home
This article is sponsored by Jackery. Product choices and opinions expressed are from the sponsor and do not reflect the views of MakeUseOf editorial staff. Hurricanes, wildfires, and rolling blackouts have turned backup power from a luxury into a…
NASA's Voyager Spacecraft Found A 30,000-50,000 Kelvin 'Wall' At The Edge Of Our Solar System
In 1977, NASA launched the Voyager probes to study the Solar System's edge, and the interstellar medium between the stars. One by one, they both hit the 'wall of fire' at the boundaries of our home system, measuring temperatures of 30,000-50,000…
'Quick Peek': Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Obtains First Images Of Sun's Poles
The sun is located about 93 million miles (149 million km) from our planet. The robotic Solar Orbiter spacecraft has obtained the first images ever taken of our sun's two poles as scientists seek a deeper understanding of Earth's host star…
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