Astronomers Investigate Impact of Stellar Flare on Hypothetical Exoplanet

A discussion on astronomers' exploration for habitable planets near M stars, focusing on red dwarfs for their prevalence and closeness. An examination of a stellar flare around an M star prompts a simulation on its effects on an Earth-sized exoplanet within the habitable zone, revealing the potential devastation to life due to the x-ray bombardment stripping away the ozone layer.