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Magnetic fields are essential for a habitable planet, as they protect any life it harbours from bombardment by cosmic radiation and charged particles. Pictured: A visualisation of solar wind interacting with Earth’s magnetic field during a powerful solar storm

'Coherent' radio signal detected from planet 12 light-years away – raising hopes it is HABITABLE

If there really are aliens out there, they probably have working compasses.…
How many years to travel 100 light-years? TOI 700 e, here we come

How many years to travel 100 light-years? TOI 700 e, here we come

Scientists working on NASA’s TESS mission announced Wednesday (January 11, 2023) that…