" WASHINGTON — If an extreme solar storm aimed at the Earth hits in just the right way, it could put interconnected electrical grids around...

" An overachieving sunspot on the surface of the sun unleashed its fourth major solar flare in two days late Tuesday, a solar storm that...

" Strategies for dealing with a solar superstorm that could knock out critical infrastructure were discussed at a seminar today."   Click here to read...

"The most powerful solar flare of the year erupted from the sun Thursday, April 11, sparking a temporary radio blackout on Earth, NASA officials say." ...

"Reuters) - Power networks, pipelines, radio communications and the global positioning system (GPS) are all entering a period of increased risk of outages from geomagnetic...

"Europe launched its first space weather coordination centre on Wednesday to raise the alarm for possible satellite-sizzling solar storms that also threaten astronauts in orbit,...

"In 1989 a powerful solar storm emitted an explosive burst of charged particles that struck the Earth and caused blackouts across the entire province of...

"It can happen: Every so often the sun emits an explosive burst of charged particles that makes its way to Earth and, under just the...

"The sun should roar back to life sometime in 2013, producing its second activity peak in the last two years, scientists say."  Click here to...

"A recent report from Lloyd’s of London broker Aon Benfield says that we are in for some extreme solar weather for the remainder of 2013,...

"In 1859 the sun erupted, and on Earth wires shot off sparks that shocked telegraph operators and set their paper on fire."  Click  here to...

"In 1859 the Sun erupted, and on Earth wires shot off sparks that shocked telegraph operators and set their paper on fire. "  Click here to...

"The sun is surprisingly quiet at the moment, but that may be because our star is gearing up for the second phase of a one-two...

"Solar flares have been predicted to be stronger in 2013 due to the Sun reaching the peak of its 11-year cycle. A scientific panel recently...

"A long-lasting solar flare erupted from the sun early Saturday (Feb. 9), triggering an intense sun eruption aimed squarely at Earth. The solar storm, however,...

February 7, 2013 - The Independent A solar "superstorm" could knock out Earth's communications satellites, cause dangerous power surges in the national grid and disrupt...

"In the next 50 to 100 years, scientists will develop artificial organs, and this year solar flares could cause trillions of dollars in damage to...

"Expert Corey Powell, who is also the editor at large of Discovery Magazine, told Bill Hemmer on Tuesday’s America’s Newsroom that there’s something that keeps...

A massive solar storm, like the one that knocked out radio communications all over the U.S. in 1958, is coming, and this time the devastation...

"Earlier this month, the Director of National Intelligence released the fifth installment in a multi-decade forecasting project aimed at preparing the government for future challenges." ...

"If Earth is struck by a large solar flare, some in the scientific community believe:" Click here to read more.

"If Earth is struck by a large solar flare, some in the scientific community believe"  Click here to read.

November 2, 2012 - New York Times HORRENDOUS and damaging as it was, Hurricane Sandy would be considered only an opening act compared with a...

November 20. 2012 - EarthSky The sun erupted with a coronal mass ejection or CME earlier today. The eruption began at 7:09 a.m. EST (12:09...

October 9, 2012 - Huffington Post Recent research indicates that the sun has secretly been sending vitally important messages to piles of radioactive medical waste....

"Recent research indicates that the sun has secretly been sending vitally important messages to piles of radioactive medical waste. No joke."  Click here to read...

"The launch of the iPhone 5, and the fuss that’s being made over it (wow, 2 million sales in 24 hours) shows once again how...

"The American Geophysical Union in Washington D.C. released a story yesterday suggesting the sun does have the capability of disrupting electrical systems on Earth –...

"News of more frequent solar flares inspired the idea that meteorology would be our starting place."  Click here to read more .

"The northern lights erupted in a stunning display Monday night (Sept. 3) after a recent solar storm, amazing skywatchers around the world."  Click here to...

"Extreme instances of electromagnetic energy from solar events, known as solar storms, could increase in frequency and intensity in 2013, according to space weather experts."

"Scientists, researchers and military organizations step up observations of the sun ahead of the solar max season."

August 21, 2012 - Huffington Post   What actually happens during a solar storm? How do sunspots, flares, and coronal mass ejections relate to one...

"Solar activity is expected to peak in 2013 -- and the resulting solar super-storms could destroy 300 or more of the grid's 2,100 high-voltage transformers....

" Scientists are warning that power grids, communications and satellites could be knocked out by a massive solar storm within the next two years."  Click...