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The Probe on a Mission To Touch the Sun | Nour E. Rawafi | TED

From its life-sustaining energy to its explosive geomagnetic storms, the Sun has many mysteries, says astrophysicist Nour E. Rawafi. He sheds light on NASA’s latest endeavor to better understand our fiery neighbor and its impact on the future of society: sending the cutting-edge Parker Solar Probe deep into the Sun’s atmosphere in humanity’s closest-ever approach…

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From its life-sustaining energy to its explosive geomagnetic storms, the Sun has many mysteries, says astrophysicist Nour E. Rawafi. He sheds light on NASA’s latest endeavor to better understand our fiery neighbor and its impact on the future of society: sending the cutting-edge Parker Solar Probe deep into the Sun’s atmosphere in humanity’s closest-ever approach to a star.(Recorded at TED2024 on April 17, 2024)

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36 Comments

  1. @499shaikfarooq6

    October 10, 2024 at 7:03 am

    1 min Ago is Crazy.

  2. @sooma-ai

    October 10, 2024 at 7:06 am

    Astrophysicist Nour E. Rawafi discusses NASA’s Parker Solar Probe mission to study the Sun, highlighting its importance for understanding solar phenomena, their impact on Earth, and potential future climate effects. The probe’s groundbreaking technology allows unprecedented close observation of our star.

  3. @lovingit1538

    October 10, 2024 at 7:08 am

    Baloney.

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    October 10, 2024 at 7:09 am

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    • @HelloHi-g2u

      October 10, 2024 at 7:51 am

      No

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      October 10, 2024 at 9:21 am

      No

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      October 10, 2024 at 9:52 am

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      October 10, 2024 at 9:59 am

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      October 10, 2024 at 1:44 pm

      Palestina free from Hamas!🇮🇱

  5. @RampinRabit

    October 10, 2024 at 7:10 am

    My name is on the Parker probe

  6. @ronnianabalos4627

    October 10, 2024 at 7:11 am

    they should name this Ikaris

    • @avocadosoup8185

      October 10, 2024 at 9:02 am

      I understood that reference. 😁

    • @ronnianabalos4627

      October 12, 2024 at 9:06 pm

      @@AK-ox3mv it fascinates me how this different networks or if I assume this companies of alphabet and others have an interconnected of datas that they trade , and sometimes people says and experience that when they just chat or even said it in person about what are they going to buy , most of the time the product will be sugggested on them via ads on this social flatforms and I have watched a lot of documentaries how this “data” is the new oil, and neuro marketting

      Its just kinda terrifying that you are being survey 24/7

      Data is what makes this platform profitable and its also about the company of TESLA they are not just selling cars but also data for their autonomous software

      Im so sorry if I can’t logically explain my thoughts If I have a time to explain this to you I will but I suggest you watch CNBC, VOX, BUSINESS INSIDER, TED TALK, TED-ED they cover a lot about this topic

  7. @regionalrange3052

    October 10, 2024 at 7:36 am

    Free Israel!!!

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    October 10, 2024 at 7:45 am

    My divine queens, have you ever listened to. A poem by, Guillermo Hill. on YouTube.???

  9. @h2energynow

    October 10, 2024 at 9:06 am

    As one of the million who has their name on the Solar Probe. I found it amazing.

    • @AK-ox3mv

      October 11, 2024 at 5:55 am

      Did Nasa was naming on this probe too?
      I just had my name on Curiosity.

  10. @OneaeBlack

    October 10, 2024 at 9:14 am

    Humanity should probably protect our sun just as is our earth world also moon, cosmic family home.

  11. @HowsDaJello

    October 10, 2024 at 12:09 pm

    Stop lying to people. Space isn’t real.

  12. @markbower78

    October 10, 2024 at 1:06 pm

    That presentation told us nothing.👎🏼

  13. @moviegoerfacts

    October 10, 2024 at 1:31 pm

    It is by far one of the most interesting, groundbreaking, and astonishing speech/presentation on Ted I’ve ever watched.
    The storytelling and facts about Sun I get to know is compelling. The footage of Sun made me feel goosebumps. I wasn’t expecting to watch that and it literally shocked me through ecstasy.
    Overall this is the example of what impact a simple speech can make.
    Really The greatest time to be alive can’t wait to know about the new discovery till December 2024.

  14. @mawkernewek

    October 10, 2024 at 2:10 pm

    6:38 Nasa says hi to the Soviet spy satellite operators!

  15. @andycordy5190

    October 10, 2024 at 2:44 pm

    Beautiful and terrifying. I loved this presentation.

  16. @AngeloPerfili

    October 10, 2024 at 3:13 pm

    This planet DESERVES what is coming………………………..eh, youtube?

  17. @MrBr1ghsid3

    October 10, 2024 at 3:59 pm

    Fantastic presentation! ✌️

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    October 10, 2024 at 10:23 pm

    I recently sold some of my long-term position and currently sitting on about 250k, do you think Nvidia is a good buy right now or I have I missed out on a crucial buy period, any good stock recommendation on great performing stocks will be appreciated.

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      October 10, 2024 at 10:23 pm

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  19. @JamieMcKinsey

    October 10, 2024 at 11:17 pm

    Jesus Christ is King

  20. @Viewpoint314

    October 11, 2024 at 2:18 am

    People on Tik Tok say that we should go to the sun at night when it is cooler.

  21. @AK-ox3mv

    October 11, 2024 at 5:53 am

    Sonnet advised the movie “sunshine” yesterday which a probe go for touching sun! Today I was watching it and after few minutes I was thinking it’s illogical and stop it.
    Youtube recommemded this Ted talk few hours later. probably algorithms are trying to convice me watch it!

  22. @Moslem205

    October 11, 2024 at 1:36 pm

    ترجمه فارسی نداره لعنا

  23. @villaincengeng7922

    October 12, 2024 at 11:25 pm

    Panas here in indo Java

  24. @villaincengeng7922

    October 12, 2024 at 11:28 pm

    I had enough of sun here in indo Java

  25. @vishalsharma-mi2mw

    October 14, 2024 at 6:36 am

    It’s possible to reach close and inside the Sun.

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