magnetic field
noun
: the portion of space near a magnetic body or a current-carrying body in which the magnetic forces due to the body or current can be detected
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When Earth-directed, CMEs can interact with our planet's magnetic field and spark geomagnetic storms, which can produce dazzling northern lights displays.
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Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
The science payload to be landed there includes seismometers, a drill to allow emplacement of heat flow and electrical conductivity probes, and instruments to study the magnetic field and surface weathering.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
As gas spirals inward, powerful magnetic fields can channel some of that material into narrow jets that blast away from the black hole at nearly the speed of light.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
The researchers consider a number of theoretical models, but the only one that produces enough energy at the chromosphere is one where loops of magnetic field connect the fields of the planet and the star.
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John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2026
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Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
The science payload to be landed there includes seismometers, a drill to allow emplacement of heat flow and electrical conductivity probes, and instruments to study the magnetic field and surface weathering.
—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
As gas spirals inward, powerful magnetic fields can channel some of that material into narrow jets that blast away from the black hole at nearly the speed of light.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
The researchers consider a number of theoretical models, but the only one that produces enough energy at the chromosphere is one where loops of magnetic field connect the fields of the planet and the star.
—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2026
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“Magnetic field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnetic%20field. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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