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By Tereza Pultarova Published
Scientists have found evidence of the most powerful storm in history, which hit Earth in 14,300 years ago. It would cause mayhem in today's technology-dependent world.

By Daisy Dobrijevic Published
X2.7-class eruption from sunspot AR4087 disrupts radio signals as the active region rotates toward Earth, raising the risk of more flares ahead.

By Daisy Dobrijevic Published
Solar material from the eruption will likely miss Earth.

By Meredith Garofalo Published
It's been one year since the historic Gannon Storm lit up the night sky with auroras and piqued interest in space weather. Here's what experts say we learned from the historic event.

By Sharmila Kuthunur Published
Earth's atmosphere pulses in sync with the sun's fiery outbursts, indicating it is more sensitive to solar activity than previously thought, according to new research.

By Daisy Dobrijevic Published
GOES-19 satellite captures breathtaking footage as a towering solar filament erupts over the sun's eastern limb.

By Sharmila Kuthunur Published
"With only lunar soil and a basic ingredient from the sun — which is always spitting out hydrogen — there's a possibility of creating water."

By Sharmila Kuthunur Published
A powerful new instrument added to the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope promises to maximize the information gleaned from the sun's light.
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