Solar flares are phenomena characterized by the sudden release of accumulated magnetic energy in active regions of the solar magnetosphere. Such liberation occurs through electromagnetic radiation and high-energy particles. Flares appear as intense glows across a broad spectrum, ranging from radio waves to X- or $\gamma$-rays, and last from a few minutes to a few hours. When electromagnetic radiation reaches Earth, it can damage orbiting technologies, disrupting activities that depend on these technologies. This scoping review examines the scientific approaches to solar flare forecasting, covering methods based on physical principles, data-driven approaches using Machine Learning, and their... More >

Presents the inaugural editorial for this issue of the publication. More >