Study finds sun-like stars experience superflares every 100 years, raising concerns for Earth

A new study reveals that sun-like stars experience powerful "superflares" about once every 100 years, much more frequently than previously thought. This suggests our sun may be overdue for a similar event, which could disrupt telecommunications and power systems on Earth. Researchers analyzed data from over 56,000 stars collected by NASA's Kepler telescope. They identified nearly 3,000 superflare occurrences, leading to the conclusion that these events are 40 to 50 times more common than earlier estimates. While the findings raise concerns, some scientists note that superflares from other stars often occur near their poles, potentially missing Earth. Further research will focus on understanding the impact of such events on our planet and technology.