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Sharpest Sun Image Reveals Century-Old Predicted Plasma Vortices

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A new, exceptionally sharp image of the Sun has revealed previously unobserved plasma vortices. These tiny, swirling structures, predicted by scientists over a century ago, were captured using visible light photography. This observation marks the first time these phenomena have been directly witnessed. AI

RANK_REASON The item describes a scientific observation and discovery based on a new photograph. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Sharpest Sun Image Reveals Century-Old Predicted Plasma Vortices

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    The Sharpest Image Ever Taken of the Sun Reveals a Hidden Phenomenon The photograph, taken in visible light, made it possible to observe for the first time the

    The Sharpest Image Ever Taken of the Sun Reveals a Hidden Phenomenon The photograph, taken in visible light, made it possible to observe for the first time the tiny plasma vortices that had been predicted for more than a century. https://www. wired.com/story/the-sharpest-i mage-e…

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