Super-Earths’ Hidden Magma Oceans Could Power Magnetic Shields Crucial for Life
Abundant super-Earth exoplanets circling distant stars may possess deep reservoirs of molten rock capable of generating robust magnetic fields to safeguard their atmospheres. Challenging Assumptions About Planetary Defenses Challenging Assumptions About Planetary Defenses (Image Credits: Cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net) Super-Earths, rocky worlds roughly 1.5 to 10 times Earth’s mass, outnumber planets like ours in the galaxy. Scientists long ...












