Scientists May Have Finally Solved the Sun’s Mysteriously Hot Atmosphere Puzzle

Oct 30, 2025 - 18:00
Scientists May Have Finally Solved the Sun’s Mysteriously Hot Atmosphere Puzzle
Scientists using the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope have detected Alfvén waves in the Sun’s corona, potentially solving the long-standing mystery of its extreme heat and helping refine models of solar and stellar energy transfer.