NASA New Research Probably Protect Earth Internet Doomsday
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This research, along with more data collected by Parker, could lead to scientific breakthroughs in the future.
"We're not done with this puzzle, but it's a big step in understanding the great mysteries of solar physics," DeForest added. In addition to major upheavals, scientists must also take into account the 11-year solar cycle.
At cycle maximum, which is expected to occur in 2025, electromagnetic activity on the sun reaches its peak, bringing more risk of disruption to life on Earth.
To help assess the danger, NASA recently created a new computer model that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to forecast extreme conditions.
The new technology can predict where solar storms will hit the Earth with a 30-minute warning time, experts stated.
If adopted by power grid operators and telecom companies around the world, experts can use it to protect their systems by moving them offline or temporarily shutting them down.
"This could provide sufficient time to prepare for this storm and prevent severe impacts on power grids and other critical infrastructure," the NASA wrote.Â