Scientists capture never-before-seen whirlpools on the Sun.

Scientists capture never-before-seen whirlpools on the Sun. Scientists have spotted never-before-seen whirlpools on the Sun for the first time. The discovery could finally explain why the Sun's outer layer is much hotter than its surface. Using the world's largest solar telescope, researchers captured the clearest images ever. The whirlpools form when fast-moving solar material crashes into slower-moving material. Scientists think they help release huge amounts of energy into the Sun's outer atmosphere. These tiny whirlpools had only been predicted before because they were impossible to see. The discovery could help improve space weather forecasts and reveal more about how stars work.