A Major Mystery About Earth's Magnetic Field Has Just Been Solved
Source: http://gizmodo.com/a-major-mystery-about-earths-magnetic-field-has-just-be-1776291902
For the first time, physicists have observed a mysterious process called magnetic reconnection—wherein opposing magnetic field lines join up, releasing a tremendous burst of energy. The discovery, published today in Science, may help us unlock the secrets of space weather and learn about some of the weirdest, most magnetic objects in the universe.
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