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Briefing: NASA Probe Data Suggests a More Complex Sun's Magnetic Engine

Strategic angle: A new study reveals differing reactions of protons and heavy ions to solar magnetic reconnection events, indicating a complex magnetic engine behind the solar wind.

Editorial Staff · 2026-03-31 · 1 MIN READ

Study led by Southwest Research Institute.

Protons and heavy ions react differently during magnetic reconnection.

Findings enhance understanding of solar wind dynamics.