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Harvard astrophysicist suggests mysterious interstellar object may be an alien probe

I/ATLAS, a mysterious interstellar object racing toward the Sun, is baffling scientists with its speed and origin. Some ...

We need a solar sail probe to detect space tornadoes earlier, researchers say

Spirals of solar wind can spin off larger solar eruptions and disrupt Earth's magnetic field, yet they are too difficult to ...
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Solar sail probe could warn of ‘space tornadoes’ 40% faster, scientists say

These probes would be stationed at Lagrange Point 1 (L1), a stable orbital location between the Earth and the sun. The scientists claim that L1’s proximity to the sun would enable a 40 percent speed ...
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What is the heliosphere? A new mission could unravel the mysteries of this complex cosmic environment

Surrounding our solar system is a natural and enigmatic cosmic shield called the heliosphere — and a new mission aims to help astronomers better understand it. Created by the solar wind, a constant ...