NASA scientists solved a 60-year-old mystery about explosions on the Sun - Interesting Engineering

NASA scientists have revealed that a type of solar flare that lasts minutes produces enough energy to power Earth for 20,000 years at a predictable and rapid rate.

NASA scientists solved uncovered one of the Sun's many secrets. A type of solar flare that lasts minutes produces enough energy to power Earth for 20,000 years at a predictable and rapid rate.  Sci… [+3604 chars]

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