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An illustration of blue and black magnetic field lines that Earth generates today.

Scientists link Earth's magnetic reversals to changes in planet's life and climate

April 19, 2021
Science

The discovery of a fossilized tree in New Zealand is providing scientists with insight on how magnetic pole reversals could affect life on Earth.

Scientists link Earth's magnetic reversals to changes in planet's life and climate

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