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Ancient Trees Predict Solar Storms

Updated 2026-08-12 13:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Scientists studying ancient trees have found evidence that our sun could soon experience a massive solar storm. The findings suggest the trees recorded past events similar to those predicted for the future.

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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
2026-08-12 13:08 UTC
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