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Sweet View From Deep Space Shows Earth, Venus, and Mars in a Single Frame
Well, here’s something you don’t see every day.
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Here Are the Closest Photos Ever Taken of the Sun
The closest images ever taken of the Sun have revealed a never-before-seen stellar phenomenon. Dubbed “campfires,” these bright spots could solve a longstanding mystery about the Sun’s scorching outer layers.
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How White Roofs Help To Reflect The Sun’s Heat
Generally, white materials reflect more light than dark ones, and this is also true for buildings and infrastructure. The outside and roof of a building soak up the heat from the sun, but if they are made of materials and finishes in lighter or white colours, this can minimise this solar absorption.
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The Sun Can Spawn Dangerous ‘Superflares,’ New Research Suggests
High-energy superflares are typically associated with young, quickly rotating stars, but new evidence suggests mature, plodding stars like our own can still churn out the odd superflare.