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Scientists have captured an exceptionally rare, high-resolution view of an active region that produced two powerful X-class solar flares—an achievement rarely possible from Earth. Using the GREGOR ...

A powerful X1.9 solar flare from new sunspot AR4299 triggered strong radio blackouts, as giant sunspot AR4294 rotates into view with more activity likely. When you purchase through links on our site, ...

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A massive sunspot, over 10 times the size of Earth, has appeared on the sun. It is likely to produce multiple solar flares over the coming weeks, which could lead to bright auroras, the famous ...

Aircraft maker Airbus recalled thousands of its A320 family aircraft over the weekend for a software fix, in what has been described as one of the largest directives ever for the company. In an odd ...

A huge sunspot that is more than 10 times bigger than Earth has appeared on the surface of the sun, and scientists say it could lead to several strong solar flares in the coming weeks. These flares ...

NASA has issued a warning as a strong solar flare could disrupt electrical power grids on Earth. The US space agency said yesterday that the powerful bursts of energy are categorised as the ...