Summary:
- Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence model capable of detecting precursors to solar flares and coronal mass ejections up to nine hours before they occur.
- By analyzing magnetic data from the Sun’s photosphere, the AI identifies specific patterns in active regions that precede solar eruptions, offering a significant improvement over current warning systems.
- This advancement could provide critical lead time for satellite operators, power grid managers, and space agencies to protect infrastructure from the potentially disruptive effects of space weather.