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Ancient Trees Forecast Solar Storm
Scientists are studying ancient trees to predict the likelihood of future enormous solar storms. Tree rings may hold clues about past solar activity, suggesting we could be due for a major event.
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New Scientist
Our sun is capable of storms far bigger than we’ve ever recorded. Studying the world’s oldest trees suggests we could be due one of these gargantuan events soon
2026-08-11 15:00 UTC