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Surprise findings suggest sunspots and solar flares could be generated by a magnetic field within the Suns outermost layers. If confirmed, the findings could help scientists better predict space weather.

The suns surface is a brilliant display of sunspots and flares driven by the solar magnetic field, which is internally generated through a process called dynamo action. Astrophysicists have assumed that the suns field is generated deep within the star. But an MIT study finds that the suns activity may be shaped by a much shallower process.

Field originates surprisingly close to the surface An international team of researchers, including engineers from Northwestern University, is getting