SOLAR FLARES

(In 2026, solar flares move from isolated events to a defining feature of Solar Cycle 25, now at its peak. Research from NASA and NOAA shows a rise in frequent and powerful X‑class eruptions, driven by unstable magnetic fields on the Sun’s surface. These bursts of energy can disrupt satellites, GPS systems, and power grids, while also advancing space‑weather forecasting. The Sun is no longer mythic, but measurable—a dynamic physical system observed in real time, where scientific method turns uncertainty into understanding.)