Sun has experienced 'hidden changes' - scientists now fear for Earth technology

Sun has experienced 'hidden changes' - scientists now fear for Earth technologyScientists have discovered the Sun has been undergoing systematic changes in its internal solar activity over the past few decades. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Averee Nelson, Michael D. Carroll 01:00, Wed, Jun 3, 2026 Updated: 01:08, Wed, Jun 3, 2026 The study suggests solar magnetic activity is being pushed into a layer beneath the Sun's surface (Image: NASA/SDO)Something remarkable is occurring with the Sun, and scientists have uncovered its mysterious behaviour by detecting tiny sound waves within our host star. window.scriptsToLoad.push({url:'https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118222',triggeredBy:'tcfLoaded',delay:1500,containerId:'ovp-primis',title:"Primis player",beforeLoad:()=>{window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}})},}) An international team of researchers led by the University of Birmingham has published a groundbreaking study revealing that the Sun's internal rhythm exposes "previously hidden changes" in solar activity over the past 40 years. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get the latest science news from the natural world, health, tech and beyond and more Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyWhile the Sun may appear to us as a constant source of light and warmth in the sky, NASA confirms that it is in fact a dynamic star that is "constantly changing and sending energy out into space."The Sun e...