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The Skeptics Guide #989 - Jun 22 2024

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

CHAPTER

The Sun's Magnetic Field Reversal Cycle

Exploration of the 11-year cycle of the Sun's magnetic field reversal, driven by the movement of plasma inside the Sun and the emergence of sunspots with opposite polarities. The chapter highlights the significance of this event on solar activity and its potential impacts on technology like satellite communications and power grids. Scientists utilize this cycle to study the Sun, with a light-hearted discussion on potential impacts on zombies and vampires during solar activity.

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