The Juno observations showed that Jupiter’s bow shock contains plasma waves spread across multiple frequencies, which the researchers describe as “harmonics.” Instead of relying mainly on one dominant ...

A University of Iowa-led research team has reported in a new study the most detailed observations to date of the bow shock at ...

Jupiter’s bow shock uses multiple plasma-wave harmonics and recurring structures to turn incoming solar-wind energy into ...

Juno has revealed an unexpectedly complex system of plasma waves and shock structures that helps Jupiter slow the solar wind.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jupiter's early growth shaped Earth's formation by trapping dust, forming rings, and protecting planets from spiraling into the ...

Even gargantuan Jupiter, with its whirling superstorms and volatile temperatures, has a soft side. A team of researchers recently documented stellar winds from the Sun, squishing the planet’s ...

What if Jupiter gained just a little bit more mass during its formation period, and then ignited to become a star? How ...

University of Iowa researchers have made the most detailed observations yet of Jupiter’s bow shock, a barrier that helps deflect harmful particles from the sun. They found that Jupiter uses a more ...