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Large amounts of matter need to be lifted into the solar atmosphere to create and sustain the massive plasma structures. New calculations reveal how this is possible. more

MPS apprentices have built a model of ESA’s rover Rosalind Franklin as part of an independent project.  more

The Karen Harvey Prize recognizes young researchers who have made significant contributions to solar research early in their careers. more

At the end of 2024, ESA’s Solar Orbiter was lucky to witness a strong solar flare – and observed the events leading up to this firework with unprecedented precision. more

Re-examining and improving a 33-year-old publication, the MPS researcher confirms that the Sun does not account for the increase in Earth’s temperature over the past century. more

Contrary to initial fears, asteroid Apophis will not collide with Earth. Instead, it will welcome a visitor: ESA is sending a space probe to accompany it on its journey. more

ESA’s spacecraft Vigil will significantly extend the warning time for hazardous solar storms. One of the mission's instruments is being developed at MPS. more