Bow shocks are shock waves formed upstream of astrophysical objects when they interact with a supersonic plasma flow, such as the solar wind. These shocks can heat electrons through different ...

When the solar wind hits the magnetosphere, it slows down and transfers its energy into a shock wave. The region where this transfer happens is known as the bow shock and its leading area is ...

The sun is about to enter the Northern Hemisphere, which means some stunning auroras may be visible in the coming weeks. At ...

But it is much more active than even that, thanks to the solar wind. The idea of solar wind might not be intuitive at first glance, but it is one of the most fascinating features of our Sun.

The cost of building new gas power plants has also nearly tripled since the inflation shock of 2022, Mr. Ketchum said, while wind and solar prices have increased only modestly. Mr. Ketchum added ...

In the US in 2024, wind and solar accounted for 17% of total electricity generation, surpassing coal, which fell to a record low of 15%, according to a new report from global energy think tank Ember.

Wind and solar power generated more electricity than coal in the United States for the first time in 2024. This comes according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, which ...

These cameras will capture a unique perspective of the evolving solar wind, delivering critical data to scientists worldwide. "It's incredibly exciting to see PUNCH in orbit and ready to begin its ...

That includes electricity from solar, wind and hydroelectric power plants, with solar driving the increase, the Sustainable Energy in America 2025 Factbook, released Friday, reports. Windpower is ...