"The Terrifying Obstacle Preventing Livable Planet Colonization"

Stellar winds, consisting of charged particles ejected from cool stars with powerful magnetic fields, could strip entire atmospheres from orbiting planets, rendering them incapable of hosting life. These winds can reach speeds up to 5 million miles per hour, strong enough to blow away the atmosphere and destroy the conditions needed for life. Understanding the interaction between stellar winds and celestial bodies deepens our knowledge of space and aids in the search for habitable exoplanets.