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Satellite imagery helps scientists study Sun’s plasma jets
Solar scientists have long debated why the Sun's corona, or atmosphere, is millions of degrees hotter than its surface. Images retrieved by the Hinode satellite, launched in 2006, are shining some light on this paradox.
- Sun + Space Weather
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Weather & Climate Background
Backgrounders on climate change, hurricanes, thunderstorms, and more provide a quick feel for the science, people, and issues involved in major weather and climate topics researched at NCAR & UCAR.
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Using radar to keep planes from striking birds
NCAR and university researchers are collaborating with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Federal Aviation Administration to study how bird-detecting radar at airports could help prevent dangerous airplane bird strikes.