earth magnetic field
Measuring Exoplanetary Magnetospheres with the Square Kilometer Array
Life on Earth would not be possible without food, water, light, a breathable atmosphere and surprisingly, a magnetic field. Without…
Did the Moon’s Water Come from Earth?
A recent study published in Nature Astronomy examines how processes within the Earth’s magnetic field could be contributing to the…
NASA Undeterred by the Threat of Space Radiation
According to a recent statement by members of NASA's Human Research Program, the threat of radiation will not stop the…
Let’s Clean up the Space Junk with Magnetic Space Tugs
A researcher working with the ESA has proposed creating a fleet of magnetic tugs to safely and effectively remove space…
Exploring the Universe For Magnetic Fields
A recent presentation made at the NASA Planetary Science Vision 2050 Workshop outlined how the study of magnetic fields could…
This is Actual Science. Crystals at the Earth’s Core Power its Magnetic Field
A new study from the Tokyo Institute of Technology has shown how crystallization in the Earth's core may be what…
Does Zonal Swishing Play a Part in Earth’s Magnetic Field Reversals?
[/caption] Why does the Earth's magnetic field 'flip' every million years or so? Whatever the reason, or reasons, the way…
Cluster Satellite Detects Rifts in Earth’s Magnetic Field
[/caption] While Earth's magnetic field protects our planet from most of the permanent flow of particles from the solar wind,…