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Shields up

Earth’s magnetic field protects life at the planet’s surface by holding the solar wind at bay, as shown in this artist’s illustration. New research suggests the magnetic field existed 3.45 billion years ago but was 30 to 50 percent weaker than it is today. Credit: NASA

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