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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 the Executive Producer of WAMC's Northeast Notebook. After joining the station in 2011, Lucas has held several titles at WAMC, including Berkshire Bureau Chief, Southern Adirondack Bureau Chief, and Assistant News Director.
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