New research led by BU astrophysicist Merav Opher could explain why the heliosphere, a protective magnetic “force field” emanating from our sun and encompassing our solar system, is likely unstable and irregularly shaped. (IMAGE)

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New research led by BU astrophysicist Merav Opher could explain why the heliosphere, a protective magnetic “force field” emanating from our sun and encompassing our solar system, is likely unstable and irregularly shaped.

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“The universe is not quiet,” Opher says. “Our Boston University model doesn’t try to cut out the chaos.”

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Merav Opher, et. al

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