Researchers challenge long-held theory on how Earth withstands extreme space weather

Researchers challenge long-held theory on how Earth withstands extreme space weather

Scientists have long treated Earth's magnetic field as a sturdy defense against the Sun's most violent storms. New findings, however, suggest that during the biggest solar storms, that protection may not taper off as researchers once believed. What's happening? According to The Brighter Side of News, scientists are challenging the concept of "geomagnetic saturation," the idea that Earth's magnetic defense eventually reaches a ceiling even as a g…