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The magnetized rocks of Earth's crust and mantle, also known as the upper lithosphere, accounts for generating 6 percent of the planets magnetic field. Data from the European Space Agency's Swarm ...

High-energy particles called galactic cosmic rays (GCRs) bombard unprotected objects in space, often causing damage. Earth, however, is protected by its magnetic field, which creates a protective ...

First look: South Korea's Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute has reported a milestone in underground communications, demonstrating wireless data transmission 100 meters (328 feet) ...

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Physicists have spent the last 20 years pondering an apparent discrepancy between experimental results and theoretical ...

Scientists analyzing data from the Cassini-Huygens mission have identified an unexpected feature in Saturn’s magnetic shield.

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