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January's best science images include a mysterious exploding star and lounging grey seals

Mysterious exploding star and more — January’s best science images The month’s sharpest science shots, selected by Nature’s photo team.

Days after a wildfire, a type of smoke can linger in the atmosphere that contains tiny, brown, light-absorbing particles known as tar balls. These particles are believed to have a significant impact on Earth's radiative balance, and as a result, a role in both the warming and cooling of the atmosphere.

EMSL, Michigan Tech Scientists Reveal How Tar Particles from Wildfire Smoke Absorb and Refract Solar Radiation, Light in Atmosphere | Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory Research has important insights regarding wildfire influence on climate change