PolicyWednesday, September 2, 2026ScienceDaily
Earth may have lost the Sun’s protective shield millions of years ago
Recent NASA-funded research indicates that the Earth may have lost the Sun’s protective shield millions of years ago, influenced by the Sun's movement through dense galactic regions and the occurrence of powerful superflares during its early years. This finding could have significant implications for understanding long-term climate patterns and the potential vulnerability of Earth's atmosphere.
