Scientists Say Solar Flares Are Hotter Than Expected, Could Reach 108 Million Degrees

A groundbreaking study shows ions in solar flares can reach 108 million°F, about six times hotter than earlier estimates. The research explains decades-old mysteries in flare spectra and urges new “multi-temperature” models to better forecast space weather, protecting satellites, astronauts, and communications from hazardous solar storms.

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Driving in Saudi Arabia: 48 countries approved for license conversion; how to apply and what to do if yours isn’t on the list

New to Saudi Arabia and planning to drive? If your foreign license is from one of 48 approved countries, you can convert it without a driving test. Others must attend…

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