Something unexpected is happening on the sun. 2013 is supposed to be the year of Solar Max, but solar activity is lower than expected. At least one leading forecaster expects the sun to rebound with a double-peaked maximum later this year.
VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j4bl57D_1U
FULL STORY: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2013/01mar_twinpeaks/