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Solar Flare Sparks Radio Blackouts, Coldest Exoplanet Found, Starbase Becomes a City
In today's episode, we explore the Sun's most powerful solar flare of the year, causing temporary radio blackouts across several regions. Discover the coldest exoplanet ever observed by the James Webb Space Telescope, offering new insights into planetary evolution. Plus, SpaceX's Starbase officially becomes a city in Texas, marking a significant milestone in regional development. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.
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