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First-ever magnetic switchback near Earth reveals space weather secrets

A rare magnetic phenomenon, once thought confined to the sun’s outer atmosphere, has been seen to twist its way through Earth ...
Smithsonian Magazine

A Weak Spot in Earth’s Magnetic Field Is Growing, but Scientists Say Not to Worry. Here’s a Look at What Shields Us From Space Weather

Our planet’s magnetosphere has seen dramatic shifts across its history—even total reversals—but this recent wrinkle doesn’t ...

Earth’s magnetic field protects life on Earth from radiation, but it can move, and the magnetic poles can even flip

Ever seen the northern lights? You have a magnetic layer in Earth’s atmosphere to thank for those beautiful displays. But the magnetosphere does a lot more than create auroras.