New AI model detects hidden signs of solar eruptions hours before they

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Reporting

Phys.org Space reports that New AI model detects hidden signs of solar eruptions hours before they emerge. Long before dark sunspots appear on the sun's surface, a new active region—where powerful solar eruptions can originate—begins showing subtle signs of its formation. Now, researchers say a new artificial intelligence model can detect those early signals and forecast the emergence of solar active regions nearly nine hours in advance on average. The key issue is whether the finding is strong enough to guide follow-up research, better tools, safer systems, or real-world applications.

The Details

• Phys.org Space: New AI model detects hidden signs of solar eruptions hours before they emerge
• Long before dark sunspots appear on the sun's surface, a new active region—where powerful solar eruptions can originate—begins showing subtle signs of its formation. Now, researchers say a

Next Developments

• replication by other researchers
• real-world applications
• limitations and caveats