Ryan French

Ryan French is a solar physicist at University College London in the U.K. He has contributed to articles discussing solar activity and its effects on Earth, such as the impact of sunspots and solar storms on auroras and geomagnetic activity. His research focuses on understanding the behavior of the sun and its influence on our planet, including studying how atmospheric conditions affect the visibility of stars in the night sky. French is also involved in projects related to space weather forecasting and the development of new telescope technologies for observing celestial objects from Earth and in space.

Biography:  https://www.space.com/why-do-stars-twinkle

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

85%

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  • Solar active region AR 13664 produced 12 X-class solar flares across six days earlier in May 2024, triggering a G5 geomagnetic storm and widespread auroras around the world.
  • Some flares may also trigger the eruption of a CME. If their arrival is isolated from one another, the impact of each individual CME would be less noteworthy.
  • The active region will continue to rotate across the sun over the next two weeks, potentially producing short-term radio blackouts on Earth.
  • The May 2024 geomagnetic storm was so strong due to the subsequent impact of multiple CMEs in quick succession.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

Powerful Solar Activity from Sunspot AR3664 Triggers Spectacular Auroras in Europe and North America

Powerful Solar Activity from Sunspot AR3664 Triggers Spectacular Auroras in Europe and North America

Broke On: Monday, 27 May 2024 In late May 2024, powerful solar activity from sunspot AR3664 caused spectacular auroras in Europe and North America, visible due to two X-class flares and resulting coronal mass ejections. These displays are caused by solar particles interacting with Earth's atmosphere and can have significant impacts on infrastructure.