They might be rare, but "superflares" could threaten Earth within the next 100 years or so, caution scientists

(Natural News) Despite its age, our Sun still packs quite a punch. In a new study published in The Astrophysical Journal, an international team of astronomers found that the Sun is still capable of producing superflares, which are powerful bursts of radiation capable of frying communication lines and triggering large-scale blackouts. They can also cause...

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