Solar flares, the sudden bursts of radiation that erupt from the Sun’s atmosphere, have become a topic of intense scrutiny for scientists. The potential of these flares to disrupt power grids and ...

Waves of solar flares keep pouring out of the sun, sparking "rolling" radio blackouts across the world. Active sunspot regions on the sun's surface are responsible for the flares, which are classified ...

Earth's atmosphere pulses in sync with the sun's fiery outbursts, according to new research, indicating that our planet is more sensitive to solar activity than previously thought. "We've been able to ...

There is a chance of powerful X-class solar flares that are capable of causing radio blackouts over the next three days, according to forecasters. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Solar flares are a great reminder of our sun’s truly immense power ...

In the span of two days last week, the sun released two strong solar flares — meaning the solar system experienced its most powerful explosions which can cause some communications blackouts on Earth, ...

The sun is not a static, tranquil sphere of gas, but an active, turbulent star with magnetic fields that twist and snap in powerful eruptions. Among the most striking and energetic of these eruptions ...