New research places the sun's magnetic field close to the surface, upending decades of theories

New research indicates the sun's magnetic field originates close to the surface and not deep within the star, according to findings published in the journal Nature . This upends decades of prevailing scientific thought that placed the field more than 130,000 miles below the surface of the sun. It also brings us closer to understanding the nature of the sun's magnetic field, which has been on scientist's minds since Galileo. The study, led by Northwestern University and a team of international re...