Radiation belts are a normal part of the architecture of a planet with a global magnetic field. Stars are constantly leaking particles, borne by a stellar wind; these stream out and, where they ...

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NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory captured a M7.9-class solar flare. See footage of the blast in multiple wavelengths. Credit: ...

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Researchers have made a potentially crucial breakthrough in solar science that could help predict solar flares with greater ...

Scientists have long struggled to accurately predict solar flares, but a recent breakthrough using NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory has uncovered a promising new sign: flickering coronal loops. These ...

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It’s notoriously difficult to predict when the sun will belch out a large solar flare — an explosive burst of radiation that ...

Now, scientists at NASA have found patterns which could help predict solar flares, the most common form of solar disturbances, and the cause of space weather. A team of scientists using NASA’s ...

However, Carrington had his eyes on the Sun and its various sunspots and solar flares. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. By signing up you agree to our Terms of ...