Dónal Ring | Contributing Writer Astrophysicists from Trinity College Dublin launched a new ambitious citizen science project yesterday that aims to improve our understanding of solar storms, sunspots, and their impact on the earth. Members of the public will form part of a large team collecting data on the phenomena. Every so often, the sun throws out a huge solar storm in the direction of earth, which can lead to sudden and huge releases of energy in the atmosphere. These storms usually take a day or two to reach the planet, at which point they may enact spectacular displays of the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights. However, … Continue reading TCD Scientists Launch Citizen Science Project to Examine Solar Storms