Solar Parker Probe sets record for nearest approach to the sun
What's the closest thing ever to touch the sun? Comets, asteroids and spacecraft have all beaten Mercury's perihelion, but only one has been detected.
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Ancient Meteorite Grains Reveal Early Solar System Had a Strong Magnetic Field
Ancient meteorites reveal a surprising magnetic force that helped build the Solar System, per new MIT research.
Ariel, a moon of Uranus, may hide a 100-mile-deep ocean beneath its icy surface
New research suggests Uranus' moon Ariel may hide a vast ocean beneath its icy shell, raising hopes for a future mission to explore the distant world.
ETH Study Finds Earth Formed From Inner Solar System Material, Challenging Origin Story
New ETH Zurich study suggests Earth's water came from the inner Solar System, challenging old ideas about planetary formation.
‘Fingerprints’ Inside the Sun Could Reveal If It Once Swallowed a Planet
A new study claims the Sun swallowed a planet billions of years ago, leaving 'fingerprints' inside it that may still be visible today.
How Venus Runs Hotter Than Mercury, Even Though Mercury Sits Closer to the Sun
Why Venus roasts hotter than Mercury despite sitting farther from the sun? The answer lies in Venus' thick, heat-trapping blanket of atmosphere.