solar flares

Tree Rings Reveal Unusual Solar Activity

Radioactive carbon trapped in tree rings has helped scientists pinpoint exactly when abnormal solar events occurred.

Researchers Create Model To Simulate Solar Flares

Coronal mass ejections during solar flares can wreak havoc on communications on Earth; accurate predictions could help to lessen this effect.

Magnetically Driven Resonance Helps Heat Sun’s Atmosphere

Why is the Sun's corona even hotter than its core? The combined data from two satellites hints at an answer.

Sun-Like Stars Emit Huge Superflares

The finding that Sun-like stars release superflares raises the possibility that the Sun might cause geomagentic storms on Earth.