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[–] ChicoSuave@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

It's a strange title but the idea makes sense: when solar winds die down a planet with a magnetic core sees a dramatic increase in its magnetosphere. Pretty cool finding and a good reason for more extraterrestrial satellites.