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Superflares Erupt From Sun-Like Stars Roughly Every 100 Years, a New Study Finds. Is Our Sun Overdue for a Massive Blast?
Solar flares and coronal mass ejections could cause serious damage to telecommunications systems, satellites and power grids ...
Scientists find how often sun-like stars emit 'superflares.' It shocked them.
"Stars that are similar to our sun generate superflares once per century, which is 30 to 60 times more frequent than ...
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Stars Like Our Sun Explode With ‘Superflares’ Every 100 Years, Study Suggests
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.
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What if we replace the Sun with Extreme Space Objects?
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.
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'Superflares' Spew From Sun-Like Stars More Frequently Than Previously Thought
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 ...
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Sun-like stars experience superflares roughly once per century
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.