I have a new story published over at ESA:
'A chance alignment of planets during a passing gust of the solar wind has allowed scientists to compare the protective effects of Earth's magnetic field with that of Mars' naked atmosphere. The result is clear: Earth's magnetic field is vital for keeping our atmosphere in place. ...'
Read the full story here.
RT @newscientist: In this week's issue: Solar storms have the potential to cause global catastrophe. To make matters worse, we might not se…