"Stars that are similar to our sun generate superflares once per century, which is 30 to 60 times more frequent than ...
Earlier this year, Earth experienced two geomagnetic storms caused by outbursts of radiation from the Sun, which had an impact on satellites in space and communication systems on the ground.
What would happen if we replaced the Sun with extreme space objects? From black holes to neutron stars, this video explores the catastrophic and fascinating outcomes of these cosmic swaps.
The Sun isn't the only star known to throw fits. Every now and then, another star will spew its own fury in the form of a "superflare:" a massive, violent flare that spurts high-energy radiation ...
It's also dubbed the "most spotted star in the sky." Sunspots, which are temporarily darkened areas on the surface of the sun, are the result of intense magnetic fields generated through the ...
The Sun might be overdue for a storm stronger than any we’ve seen in recent history, based on an analysis of similar stars in our galaxy.