Scientists studying 50 years of solar data warn Earth may be entering a heightened risk period for rare “superflares” capable of disrupting technology worldwide.

Earth has already felt the effects of multiple coronal mass ejections in recent days. Forecasters now point to a fresh solar ...

Most people are familiar with the impact solar storms can have on technology. However, a question that often arises is ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The sun has seen its most active month for over two decades, with a ...

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Once-rare displays of Northern Lights at southerly latitudes look set to continue for the foreseeable future as scientists confirmed that August saw the sun at its most active for 23 years. The sun's ...

The Sun has just unleashed an M5-class solar flare, a powerful burst of radiation that signals a clear uptick in solar activity as the current cycle heads toward its peak. While this event is not the ...

A strong geomagnetic storm is expected to reach Earth following recent solar eruptions, raising questions about its impact on ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Our sun has officially hit its solar maximum, with increased rates of ...