Friday, June 29, 2012

Hidden Portals in Earth's Magnetic Field

Source - NASA Science News for June 29, 2012

A NASA-sponsored researcher has developed a way for spacecraft to hunt down hidden magnetic portals in the vicinity of Earth. These gateways link the magnetic field of our planet to that of the sun, setting the stage for stormy space weather.

The full story can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2012/29jun_hiddenportals/

A companion video is posted below and can also be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3_vW5yrNek

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