Orbital ‘Airbag’ Could Deflect Devastating Solar Storms
A radical proposal to shield Earth from solar storms using an orbital ‘airbag’—a magnetic bubble at L1—could prevent trillions in damage. Scientists detail the plan.
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Sun Unleashes Three Colossal Solar Flares in 24 Hours, Northern Lights Forecast Soars
Three massive solar flares erupted from the Sun in under 24 hours, boosting aurora chances. Here’s how to see the northern lights at lower latitudes.
Trebuchet Eruption: Solar Plasma Cannon in 304 Angstroms
The SDO captured a dramatic solar eruption in the 304 Å filter, nicknamed the Trebuchet. Learn how this plasma cannon event impacts space weather and our technology.