Why the moon’s early magnetic field could be responsible for life… – AlKhaleej Today

A planets habitability depends on many factors. One is the existence of a strong and long-lasting magnetic field. These fields are created thousands of kilometers below the planets surface in its liquid core and extend far into space and protect the atmosphere from harmful solar radiation. Without a strong magnetic field, a planet struggles to hold onto a breathable atmosphere which is bad news for life as we know it. A new study published in Science Advances suggests that the moons now-extinct …

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