That star at the center of our Solar System, that superhot ball of plasma that gives us heat and energy, and amazing complexions… well, it’s a ticking time bomb. The Sun is about 10 billion years old.

Of all the things to worry about, the explosion of our sun is perhaps one of the least pressing. The Earth has seen five massive extinction events, and it's therefore natural to wonder whether we, as ...

The twisting tower of plasma was spotted in the aftermath of a massive coronal mass ejection. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A ...