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Stellar superflares and David Lynch

Visualization by Scott Wiessinger
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NASA
A red dwarf star unleashes a series of powerful flares.

According to new research, stars similar to our own sun may produce superflares about once per century.

And after the death of American filmmaker David Lynch, we’ll speak with a film studies professor about how Lynch’s films impacted him and his students.

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Lucas Willard is a news reporter and host at WAMC Northeast Public Radio, which he joined in 2011. He produces and hosts The Best of Our Knowledge and WAMC Listening Party.
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