Earth’s equator might be more vulnerable to being struck by interstellar objects (ISOs) than previously thought. New research ...

Traditionally, scientists believed that the charge polarity of the magnetosphere at the equator and the poles was the same, ...

Scientists studying Earth's magnetic field have discovered that its electric heartbeat flows in the opposite direction from ...

When it comes to what part of Earth is most at risk of an ISO impactor, low latitudes near the equator face the greatest risk ...

The Earth’s magnetosphere is an intricate shield that protects life from the harsh realities of space radiation, yet many of its functions remain enigmatic. Recent satellite observations have unveiled ...

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When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Kinga Krzeminska/Getty Images The equator is the imaginary line that horizontally ...