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Swirling polar vortices likely exist on the Sun


, new research finds Model simulations offer insights into the fundamental properties of the solar magnetic field Nov 11, 2024 - by Laura Snider Nov 11, 2024 - by Laura Snider Like the Earth, the Sun likely has swirling polar vortices, according to new research led by the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR).

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