Sun emits flares; causes GPS malfunction and power outages
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The Sun is certainly keeping the Earth on its toes. Between August 28 and 29, the star hurled two flares toward our planet, causing GPS crashes, blackouts, and breathtaking aurora. The pale blue dot is being bombarded by numerous streams of cosmic radiation in recent months, and the situation will get worse as the Sun is nearing the peak of its activity cycle.