Super-Earth exoplanets may have built-in magnetic protection from churning magma — and that's good news for life

"A strong magnetic field is very important for life on a planet," study lead Miki Nakajima, an associate professor in the ...
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The day Earth almost lost its magnetic field: What kept the shield alive

Earth’s magnetic field nearly collapsed long ago. What saved it explains why life survived and why the planet remains ...

Velocity gradients prove key to explaining large-scale magnetic field structure

All celestial bodies—planets, suns, even entire galaxies—produce magnetic fields, affecting such cosmic processes as the ...

New class of strong magnets uses earth-abundant elements, avoids rare-earth metals

Georgetown University researchers have discovered a new class of strong magnets that do not rely on rare-earth or precious ...

Deep magma oceans generate magnetic fields to protect planets and support life

In addition to shaping the interior of rocky planets, molten rock located deep within these planets may also contribute to the creation of a planet’s magnetic fields, which protect the entire planet ...

UK Minister for Industry Officially Opens Rare Earth Magnet Recycling and Manufacturing Facility at Tyseley Energy Park, Birmingham

UK Minister for Industry opens HyProMag UK's first commercial scale rare earth sintered magnet manufacturing facility Facility derisks HyProMag USA roll out and accelerates opportunity for U.S.