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Our planet is surrounded by a magnetic field that acts as a shield. It keeps the solar wind away from the top of our ...

One of Earth's defining features is its magnetic field. It forms a protective shield against high-energy particles ejected by ...

Venus, the second planet from the Sun, has a thick, opaque atmosphere, preventing optical-based telescopes and orbiting space ...

It presents evidence that the planet’s magnetic field covered only its southern half. The resulting lopsided magnetic field would match the imprint we see today, said the study’s lead author ...