ZME Science July 03, 2026 • 18:03

The Sun’s Atmosphere May Be Feeding on Dust - ZME Science

By Tudor Tarita

The Sun’s Atmosphere May Be Feeding on Dust - ZME Science

Charged dust near the sun may help explain why its outer atmosphere burns so hot.

3D rendering of the Parker Solar Probe. Credit: NASA
The Suns outer atmosphere may have a dust problemand that dust might be heating it up.
A new study suggests that tiny charged grains near the Su… [+4459 chars]

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