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· Adrian Skov, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University
A Medieval Japanese Diary Just Helped Scientists Detect a Dangerous Solar Event
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A new technique using tree-ring carbon data and historical records uncovered a solar event from 1200–1201 CE, offering insights into past solar activity and improving space weather predictions. On Earth, intense solar activity often shows up as colorful auroras that appear harmless. Beyond the protection of our planet’s magnetic field, however, the Sun can become [...]
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