Measuring earth's vital magnetic field

2012-10-25 4

Earth's magnetosphere is an invisible shield, protecting our planet from harmful solar radiation.

Many living organisms - from bacteria to insects or birds - seem to rely on Earth's magnetic field to navigate. Man has been doing so for a thousand years since the invention of the compass.

But research shows the magnetic field is weakening and scientists are trying to understand why.
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