Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 138: The Sun, Star of Our Cosmic Show

The Sun is the ultimate source of life in our solar system, a radiant powerhouse that bathes Earth in the energy necessary for everything from photosynthesis to weather patterns. Its warmth and light sustain us. However, the Suns influence isn't always benign. Its solar winda stream of charged particlescan disrupt our technology, causing communications blackouts and GPS glitches. In this episode, Dr. Joseph Westlake, director of NASAs Heliophysics Division, joins us to shed light on why the Sun is such a critical focus for space research.. https://www.nasa.gov/podca...
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