Solar science: Exploring the power of our closest star

Solar science: Exploring the power of our closest star 06/29/2017 05:21 PM EDT It's the year of the Great American Eclipse--an opportunity to bring "solar science" into the spotlight. As Earths nearest star, our energy-rich, brilliant sun and its volatile atmospheric disturbances can interfere with our own planet's power grids and communications systems. But NSF-funded science looks at ways to learn more from the sun and how we can further harness its power...during an eclipse and beyond! More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/solarscience/index.jsp?WT.mc_id=USNSF_51 This is an NSF News item. Save   Follow NSF:    Save This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111