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Title
Tiny "Nanoflares" Might Heat the Sun's Corona.
Abstract
The article offers information on the mystery of coronal heating of the sun from observations from the Interface Region Imaging Spectograph (IRIS). Topics include the presence of nanoflares which are miniature solar flares, the effects of high-energy electrons on Earth like communication disruption, powergrid damage, and the creation of aurorae, and particle accelerators. It also mentions the need to investigate the common occurrence of energetic particles in the sun's corona.