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How Does Earth’s Magnetic Field Work?
Learn how forces deep underground generate a protective bubble between us and space.
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Planet Earth is talking to us – this is the sound that NASA has recently picked up that the Earth is making, and it has shocked scientists
Over 40,000 years ago, Earth's magnetic field pulled a switcheroo, flipping its poles in a dramatic shift known as the ...
'Earth will flip': A 42,000-year-old tree holds clue to planet's magnetic past
A 42,000-year-old tree reveals Earth’s last magnetic pole flip, exposing the planet to deadly radiation. Scientists warn a ...
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Earth’s inner core is not solid, it is 'shape-shifting' - time for textbooks to be rewritten
New study reveals that Earth's inner core is undergoing unexpected structural changes, challenging long-held assumptions ...
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Earth’s magnetic field triggers a superpower in sea turtles that makes them ‘dance’
But never fear — this shape-shifting won’t directly affect life on Earth. Over time, changes to this innermost layer could impact the planet’s magnetic field, which shields our world from ...
How does space travel affect astronaut health?
The human body was not built for spaceflight, with its microgravity conditions, exposure to high-energy radiation and other ...
Watch turtles ‘dance’ when a magnetic field signals a meal
Earth’s magnetic field is detected by species across the animal kingdom, but new research suggests that sea turtles may be ...
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New plan developed to protect astronauts from space radiation
Scientists have identified water as one of the most effective materials for blocking radiation. Water is dense and contains ...