New Solar Rotation Discovery
Scientists from the Chinese mainland have unveiled a groundbreaking three-dimensional image of solar atmospheric rotation using the H-alpha Solar Explorer satellite. Their findings reveal that the sun's rotational speed increases with altitude, challenging longstanding theories and offering new insights into solar activity and the sun’s evolution.
Global Warming Warning
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a stark warning of an 80% chance that global average temperatures will exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for at least one year between 2024 and 2028. This marks a significant shift from 2015 projections and underscores the urgent need for action to prevent increasingly frequent and severe extreme weather events.
Olympic Esports Games on the Horizon
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is set to introduce the first Olympic Esports Games, aiming to capture the interest of younger audiences. Scheduled for approval in Paris next month, this initiative builds on last year's successful video game competitions in Singapore, which attracted a predominantly young viewership.
Voyager 1 Resumes Data Transmission
NASA's Voyager 1, now the most distant spacecraft from Earth at over 24 billion kilometers away, has resumed transmitting science data after overcoming a computer issue in November. Continuing its journey through interstellar space, Voyager 1 provides valuable information about plasma waves, magnetic fields, and particles.
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Science Saturday: Solar rotation, climate, esports and Voyager 1
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