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NASA's Fermi space telescope can now see solar flares that it couldn't detect before

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NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope can now detect solar flares occuring on the side of the sun it cannot see. This could help scientists better understand solar storms and improve forecasts for future outbursts.

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