The sun is getting more active than it has for a decade...

The sun is waking up after almost a decade of relative calm, scientists say — and that could cause problems on Earth.
As more sunspots appear on the surface of our star during its active period, it may prompt more solar storms, creating bursts of electromagnetic energy that can affect everything from the power grid to GPS signals.
These so-called solar maximums occur roughly every 11 years, and they haven't been much of a problem in the past.
Scientists, however, fear that our reliance on electricity and interconnectivity could mean we're far more vulnerable to their effects this time around.
The sun is getting more active than it has for a decade — and it could lead to power outages, grounded flights, and stunning auroras