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Pierre Sokolsky, "The Clock in the Sun: How We Came to Understand Our Nearest Star" (Columbia UP, 2024)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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The Sun's Impact: Energy, Radiation, and Earth's Mysteries

This chapter examines the sun as the essential source of energy for life on Earth, focusing on its various forms of radiation and the scientific breakthroughs that have unveiled its complex surface features. It also discusses the captivating effects of solar activities on Earth, including auroras and electrical currents in the atmosphere.

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