The Quanta Podcast

Exoplanets Could Help Us Learn How Planets Make Magnetism

Dec 6, 2023
Exploring the role of magnetic fields in planetary evolution and habitability. Challenges in detecting magnetic fields on exoplanets. Recent advancements in telescope technology. Correlation between a planet's magnetic field strength and radio wave brightness. The existence of magma oceans in super-earths and new techniques for studying exoplanets.
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