India, July 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Researchers have revealed a hidden connection between the Sun's surface and its upper layers making fresh inroads to understanding space weather that affect satellites, communication systems, navigation networks and even power grids on Earth.
For many years, scientists have known that the Sun has a slow but steady flow of hot gas, or plasma, that moves from its equator toward the poles. This movement, known as the meridional flow, acts like a giant conveyor belt, helping transport the Sun's magnetic fields across its surface. It plays an important role in controlling the Sun's 11-year solar cycle, which influences the appearance of sunspots and other forms of solar activity. ...