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When most people think of our Solar System, they think of the 8 planets officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). But what if I told you there are at least 40 planets, and ...
On June 14 and 16, technicians installed solar panels onto NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, one of the final steps ...
Just the third-ever confirmed interstellar object has been detected in our solar system. Here's what we know. (Spoiler: It's ...
What at first seemed a routine detection of an object travelling through the solar system soon turned out to be anything but.
In the past two years, without much notice, solar power has begun to truly transform the world’s energy system.
The Solar System, our cosmic home, is a fascinating and dynamic region of space filled with a diverse range of planets, moons, and other celestial objects. Deep dive into the incredible ...
Recreating artificial solar eclipses in space could help astronomers decipher the inner workings of our sun much quicker than ...
Grades 9-12 Learn about the cause of sunburns, in this video from NOVA’s Gross Science series. Sunlight is made up of many types of radiation: infrared, visible, and ultraviolet (UV). UV radiation can ...
Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithms are a practical solution to ensure the continuous operation of the photovoltaic systems, maximize the output of the PV system and overcome nonlinear ...