Agnit Mukhopadhyay

Research affiliate in the Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering Department at the University of Michigan.

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Apr 17, 2025 • 28min

Linking cat domestication to ancient cult sacrifices, and watching aurorae wander

David Grimm, Online News Editor for Science Magazine, examines the intriguing connection between an ancient Egyptian cult that sacrificed cats and the domestication of these beloved pets. Agnit Mukhopadhyay, a research affiliate at the University of Michigan, discusses a fascinating magnetic pole shift that occurred 41,000 years ago, its environmental implications, and how it might affect us today. Together, they unravel the intersections of animal history and Earth's magnetic mysteries, shedding light on our past and future.