Tag: super-Earths
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Magnetic magma shield on Super-Earths boosts life
Super-Earths and the promise of magnetic protection When we imagine planets outside our solar system, “Super-Earths”—worlds larger than Earth yet smaller than ice giants—are among the most intriguing candidates in the search for life. A recent wave of research points to a surprising feature that could significantly affect their habitability: a built-in magnetic shield generated,…
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Super-Earth Magnetic Shielding: Life-Friendly Worlds
Introduction: A new kind of planetary protection Super-Earths — planets larger than Earth but smaller than ice giants — may have a surprising built‑in defense against harsh space weather. Recent research suggests that the churning magma at their cores could generate a self‑sustaining magnetic shield. This internal dynamo, driven by molten rock, might guard these…