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First observation of a focused plasma wave on the Sun

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This article has been reviewed in accordance with Science X’s editorial practices and policies. The editors highlighted the following attributes to ensure the credibility of the content: verified facts peer-reviewed publication reliable source proofread Alright! David Appell, Phys.org Numerical simulation of the MHD lensing process at t/t0= 0.185 based on the observed geometric shape of … Read more

NASA wants to use the Sun as a giant telescope to observe the surface of alien planets

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In 1936, Albert Einstein published what he described as a “little calculation”, showing how the Sun could one day be used as a giant telescope. As incredible as it sounds, the concept is not that far out of our reach, and one idea to make it a practical reality is in Phase III of NASA’s … Read more