Our Aging Sun Is Still Capable of Unleashing 'Superflares.' Should We Worry?

The mature sun may still be prone to temper tantrums. A new study suggests that older stars like the sun can produce superflares: huge bursts of energy visible across hundreds of light-years.

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Solar 'Superflares' Rocked Earth Less Than 10,000 Years Ago--and

Under The Right Conditions Our Sun Could Produce An Enormous

Solar 'Superflares' Rocked Earth Less Than 10,000 Years Ago--and