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    Breakthrough in understanding Cosmic Forces that Shape Earth’s Heliosphere

    December 7, 2021, Categories  Astronomy/Space

    New research led by BU astrophysicist Merav Opher could explain why the heliosphere, a protective magnetic “force field” emanating from our sun and encompassing our solar system, is likely unstable and irregularly shaped. “The universe is not quiet,” Opher says. “Our BU model doesn’t try to cut out the chaos.” Image courtesy of Merav Opher, et. al

    Astrophysicists reach another milestone on their quest to understand the heliosphere...

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