Earth’s Magnetic Field Was Supposed to Be Our Shield. Scientists Say It’s Also a Leak.

This article explores how Earth's magnetic field, thought to be a shield, actually leaks particles into space, which then accumulate on the lunar surface. Researchers found that more particles escape modern Earth, whose magnetic field is strong, contrary to previous beliefs. These findings could impact future studies on Mars and the evolution of its habitability. The study suggests that Earth's magnetic field lines may guide particles from the atmosphere into space, where they are carried by the solar wind to the Moon.