59 h. ago Intense Northern Lights forecast by scientists thanks to Sun's 'heightened activity'

Earth may be entering a new 'aurora era', according to a new study by solar scientists

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6 d. ago Scientists try to change Britain's clouds to let in less sunlight in controversial experiment to combat global warming

Controversial experiments are set to take place in Britain within the next five years to reflect sunlight away from Earth, experts say.

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7 d. ago UK scientists one step closer to 'dimming the Sun' thanks to £57 million funding

Britain has approved funding for experiments to dim sunlight in an attempt to limit global warming

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2 w. ago Scientists plan to cool planet by using planes to 'dim the Sun'

The controversial geoengineering technique could cool down planet Earth using large airplanes

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2 w. ago UK scientists will attempt to dim the sun in controversial experiment costing taxpayer £800 million

The controversial technology aims to reflect sunlight back into space in a bid to combat climate change

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2 w. ago Scientists believe they can 'turn down' the sun's brightness in climate change battle

One idea is that aerosolised particles could be sprayed into the Earth’s stratosphere to deflect some of the energy from the sun away from our planet in an effort to 'turn down' the sun's brightness

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2 w. ago The sun as you've NEVER seen it: Scientists reveal the most detailed photo of our home star yet

The image was captured by the world's most powerful solar telescope, which takes 2D snapshots of the sun at specific wavelengths. Combining these images allows for detailed photos.

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4 w. ago Northern Lights to be visible again tonight after dazzling parts of UK – here’s where and how to see them

The Met Office forecast the effects of a coronial mass ejection - a burst of material from the sun into space - would result in the colourful displays across northern parts of the UK from Tuesday evening

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