European Space Agency

Multiwavelength Observations of Substructures in Solar Flare Ribbons

Abstract Solar flare ribbons are extensive brightenings in the chromosphere during flares, often showing fine-scale structuring that reflects the underlying energy release. Using high-cadence imaging from the Swedish 1 m Solar Telescope/CRISP during an X1.5-class limb flare on 20...

The Search for Life Elsewhere: Avoiding Hype and Fostering Public Understanding

The search for life beyond Earth presents unique challenges for science communication due to its interdisciplinary nature, the potential for groundbreaking discoveries, and the inherent uncertainties involved. The Lorentz Center workshop Breaking News: We Found Extraterrestrial L...