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Coverage of sun in the Nexus archive.
- It's decision day in Prince Harry's final privacy suit against British tabloids
Prince Harry's privacy lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher is set for a court ruling, with him and others alleging phone hacking and unlawful information gathering. The newspapers deny the claims, calling them preposterous.
- Sun fires off 10 solar flares in 24 hours as multiple Earth-bound CMEs raise northern lights hopes for July 4 weekend
The Sun emitted 10 solar flares in 24 hours, with multiple Earth-bound coronal mass ejections (CMEs) potentially leading to increased northern lights visibility over the July 4 weekend.
- UK man arrested after woman’s body found in suitcase in Colombia
A British man has been arrested in Ecuador after the body of a woman was found in a suitcase in Colombia. He is alleged to have caused the death of Natalia Villalba in Bogota. The man claimed he was watching England vs Croatia on TV as an alibi.
- Chinese man changes locks on vacant flat, sells it to unsuspecting couple for US$103,000
A man in China changed the lock on a vacant flat and sold it to unsuspecting friends for US$103,000. He had a history of serving time for fraud and was released from prison in 2017.
- Can Botox really melt in the sun? Doctors reveal the truth about having cosmetic injectables in summer
The article discusses whether Botox can melt in the sun and examines medical professionals' insights on receiving cosmetic injectables during summer. Doctors address concerns about heat affecting the efficacy or safety of such treatments.
- Scientists predict how the world will end - and say Earth may NOT be swallowed by the sun after all
Scientists predict the end of the world but suggest Earth may not be swallowed by the sun. The article challenges previous assumptions about the sun's eventual engulfment of Earth.
- Is this the key to preventing a Super El Niño? Scientists want to dim the SUN to shield the oceans from heatwaves
Scientists are proposing to dim the sun to prevent a Super El Niño by shielding oceans from heatwaves. The initiative aims to mitigate ocean heatwaves through this method.
- Catch Mercury shining at its best on June 15 before it slips back into the sun's glare
Mercury will be best visible on June 15 before it disappears into the sun's glare. The event highlights an optimal viewing opportunity for the planet Mercury.
- Parker Solar Probe makes another flyby of the sun, solar energy bags a win, and more science stories
The Parker Solar Probe conducted another flyby of the sun, and solar energy was highlighted as a success in this week's science news.
- Threads of Earth’s Underground Fungal Networks Are Long Enough to Reach Beyond the Solar System
Researchers have quantified the global length and mass of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal networks, revealing 110 quadrillion kilometers of threads that could stretch a billion times the distance between Earth and the Sun.
- Sky's Courtney Vandersloot is back at practice, feels like the return is near
Courtney Vandersloot has returned to five-on-five practice with the Chicago Sky, marking progress in her recovery from an ACL injury. Coach Tyler Marsh indicated her return to play could happen within the next few weeks, though cautions remain. Vandersloot expressed optimism about her knee's strength and the possibility of returning soon.
- Astrophotographer captures colossal 'Godzilla' plasma cloud stalking the edge of the sun (video)
An astrophotographer captured a colossal 'Godzilla' plasma cloud near the edge of the sun, as shown in a video. The image depicts a massive solar phenomenon resembling the fictional creature Godzilla.
- Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares erupted from the sun this week, increasing the likelihood of northern lights visibility across the United States. The event raises public chances to observe the phenomenon without specifying further details.
- Strong display of the northern lights is possible across Canada tonight
Canadians may witness a strong northern lights display tonight due to fast-moving particles from the sun directed toward Earth. The solar activity over the past few days has increased the likelihood of this phenomenon.
- Sun erupts with 3 colossal solar flares in less than 24 hours, boosting chances for northern lights
The Sun erupted with three colossal solar flares within 24 hours, increasing the likelihood of northern lights. A GIF animation illustrates one of the flares.
- Wednesday highs to reach 80s for second time in past week
Wednesday's weather will include a mix of sun and increased cloud coverage compared to Tuesday, but there will still be plenty of sunshine. High temperatures are expected to reach the 80s, marking the second time this has occurred in the past week.
- Image of Thai police in sparkly dresses with handcuffed suspect turns out to be AI fake
A Thai police station's Facebook administrator created an AI-generated image of officers in festival-style dresses surrounding a drug dealer to project a 'friendlier image'. The image, mistakenly released as authentic, appeared in several international media outlets including the Daily Star, Telegraph, Sun, and New York Post.
- Greater Bay Area firms ‘cautious’ about hiring but hybrid tech talent in demand
Over 70% of Greater Bay Area firms are cautious about hiring, planning minimal expansion, but there is strong demand for hybrid professionals combining technology and management skills, according to a survey by KOS International and Guangzhou-based Sun.
- Massive 'X' and 'V' shapes will appear on the moon tonight — here's how to see them
Massive 'X' and 'V' shapes will be visible on the moon tonight during its first quarter phase, when sunlight highlights these formations. The phenomenon occurs as the moon's surface reflects the sun's light at specific angles.
- NASA stunned as strange solar radio burst lasts 19 days
NASA scientists observed a solar radio burst lasting 19 days, shattering the previous record. The signal was traced to a massive magnetic structure called a helmet streamer on the Sun using a fleet of spacecraft.
- Deadly “red sky” solar storm from 800 years ago discovered in ancient trees
Researchers in Japan discovered a medieval solar storm from around 1200 CE by analyzing ancient tree rings and centuries-old sky observations. The findings suggest the Sun was more active at the time with short solar cycles. This event was linked to reports of eerie red auroras and spikes of carbon-14 in buried wood.
- Scientists discover a mysterious asteroid breaking apart near the Sun
Scientists have discovered a meteor stream that appears to be evidence of an asteroid slowly breaking apart near the Sun due to intense heat. The fiery streaks observed across the night sky could help astronomers identify hidden near-Earth asteroids that are difficult to detect with current telescopes.
- Sun unleashes colossal solar flare and coronal mass ejection, raising the chances of northern lights this week
The sun has unleashed a colossal solar flare and coronal mass ejection, increasing the chances of northern lights being visible this week. The event was captured in a two-panel image showing the CME eruption and a close-up view of the plasma leaving the surface. This phenomenon may lead to spectacular displays of the aurora borealis.
- Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS contains strange water never seen in our solar system
A mysterious interstellar comet called 3I/ATLAS contains a high amount of heavy water, giving astronomers insight into alien worlds. This comet may have formed in a colder and stranger place than anything around our Sun. The discovery provides a rare glimpse into the formation of celestial bodies beyond our solar system.
- Sun unleashes 2 colossal X-flares within 7 hours of each other, knocking out radio signals on Earth
The Sun emitted two powerful X-flares within 7 hours, causing temporary radio signal disruptions across Earth's dayside. The twin eruptions highlight increased solar activity and its immediate impact on communication systems.
- What will happen when our sun starts dying? These 'stellar archaeologists' may have found a clue
Scientists, referred to as 'stellar archaeologists,' may have discovered a clue about the sun's eventual death. The article highlights observations of the sun in two X-ray wavelengths on 21 May 2024.
- Crypto mogul sues Trump family's World Liberty Financial, alleging fraud
Crypto mogul Sun sues the Trump family's World Liberty Financial, alleging the company froze his digital tokens and locked him out of assets worth up to $1 billion. The lawsuit claims fraud and seeks compensation for the losses.
- Blockchain billionaire Sun takes Trump family’s crypto firm to court
Blockchain billionaire Sun has filed a lawsuit against the Trump family's cryptocurrency firm, World Liberty, amid investor complaints about the company's lack of transparency.
- A comet gets destroyed by the sun, data centers endanger the Potomac River, and more science news
A comet was destroyed by the sun, and data centers are posing environmental risks to the Potomac River, highlighting key science-related developments.
- Total solar eclipse led to seismic quiet for cities within its path
During the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse, cities in its path experienced a significant drop in human-generated seismic vibrations, creating a 'seismic hush' observed by scientists. The effect was temporary, with activity rebounding quickly after totality.
- Interstellar invader comet 3I/ATLAS made a startling transformation as it passed the sun
The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS underwent a startling transformation as it passed the sun, observed by the Subaru Telescope on Dec. 13, 2025.
- Solar wind travels up to 4 times faster than expected, eclipse spacecraft reveals
Scientists discovered solar wind in the sun's corona moves up to four times faster than previously believed. Data from the eclipse spacecraft revealed this unexpected acceleration, challenging existing models of solar dynamics.
- The sun is tearing a huge asteroid to pieces - and now Earth is flying directly through the fallout, scientists warn
Scientists warn that the sun is disintegrating a massive asteroid, creating debris that Earth is now passing through. The event highlights potential cosmic threats to planetary safety.
- The sun is tearing a huge asteroid to pieces - and now Earth is flying directly through the fallout, scientists warn
Scientists warn that the Sun is disintegrating a massive asteroid, creating debris that Earth is now passing through. The event poses potential risks to our planet's safety, though no immediate threat has been confirmed.
- Watch Comet MAPS get destroyed by cataclysmic fragmentation near the sun
Comet MAPS experienced a cataclysmic fragmentation near the sun, preventing it from becoming a bright comet visible in the evening sky. The event dashed hopes of an astronomical spectacle this week.