magnetosphere
Earth and Venus are the Same Size, so Why Doesn’t Venus Have a Magnetosphere? Maybe it Didn’t Get Smashed Hard Enough
A new study lays out why Venus doiesn't have a magnetic field like Earth's. Basically, it may come down to…
We Might Have a New Way to Push Back Space Radiation
A new study has revealed how human activity has been affected the near-space environment, creating a bubble that protects against…
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…
NASA Proposes a Magnetic Shield to Protect Mars’ Atmosphere
At the recent Planetary Science Vision 2050 Workshop, Director Jim Green and a panel of scientists proposed deploying a magnetic…
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…
A Proposal For Juno To Observe The Volcanoes Of Io
Two Boston University researchers propose a plan for NASA's Juno probe to remotely study Io's volcanic eruptions.
What is a Magnetic Field?
Magnetic fields are fascinating things. They are intrinsic to Iron magnets, but can also be generated by electrical circuits and…
How Can You see the Northern Lights?
The northern lights are an amazing thing to behold, and can be seen regularly from locations spanning from Siberia and…
ESA Discovers Where All The Missing Socks Have Been Going
Thanks to the ESA's Cluster mission, scientists now know that part of the plasma found in our magnetosphere is coming…
Jupiter’s Magnetosphere Will Blow Your Mind While it Kills Your Spacecraft
Jupiter is a huge planet, but its magnetosphere is mind-blowingly massive. It extends out to nearly 5 million kilometers (3…