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Alien Aurora: Researchers Discover New Plasma Wave in Jupiter's Aurora

Researchers found unique low-frequency plasma waves in Jupiter's aurora caused by its strong magnetic field and low plasma density, offering new insights into planetary magnetospheres.

Summary by Phys.org
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have made a new discovery by observing and analyzing the first new type of plasma wave in Jupiter's aurora. This research helps us understand "alien aurora" on other planets, which in turn teaches us more about how Earth's magnetic field protects us from the sun's harmful radiation.

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Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have made a new discovery by observing and analyzing the first new type of plasma wave in Jupiter's Aurora. This research helps us understand "Alien Aurora" on other planets, which in turn teaches us more about how the magnetic field [...]

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Phys.org broke the news in United Kingdom on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
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