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Recent Solar Flares and Their Impact on Earthly Technology

Originally Published 11 days ago — by SpaceWeatherLive.com

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A significant M7.1 solar flare occurred on December 31, 2025, originating from sunspot region 4324, accompanied by a coronal mass ejection (CME) that is expected to cause minor G1 geomagnetic storm conditions on Earth by January 2, 2026, with the majority of the CME heading away from Earth.

Data Center Cooling Challenges Lead to Outages and Market Disruptions

Originally Published 1 month ago — by Bloomberg.com

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CyrusOne has enhanced its backup cooling capacity at its Aurora, Illinois data center supporting CME Group after a 10-hour outage caused by overheating, which disrupted global markets and highlighted vulnerabilities in the reliance on centralized data centers for major financial exchanges.

Scientists Detect First Explosive Burst from Nearby Star

Originally Published 2 months ago — by European Space Agency

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Astronomers have confirmed the first observation of a coronal mass ejection (CME) from a star other than the Sun, using ESA's XMM-Newton and LOFAR telescopes. The CME, originating from a red dwarf star 130 light-years away, was extremely fast and dense, capable of stripping away planetary atmospheres, which has significant implications for the habitability of planets orbiting active stars.

Severe Solar Storms May Bring Northern Lights to 21 U.S. States

Originally Published 2 months ago — by MLive.com

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A severe geomagnetic storm watch has been issued for the U.S. due to multiple coronal mass ejections from the sun, with the strongest expected to hit Earth on November 12, 2025. This could lead to spectacular northern lights visible as far south as Alabama and California, but also poses a risk to critical technology infrastructure. The storm's intensity is classified as G4, a rare level, and observers are encouraged to find dark skies for a chance to see the auroras.