magnetic field
Example Sentences
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Loggerhead turtles are equipped with two different abilities for sensing the Earth's magnetic field, yet scientists had not determined which one they rely on to interpret the magnetic map they inherit at birth.
From Science Daily
The plasmasphere works with Earth's magnetic field to help block harmful charged particles from the Sun and deep space, offering natural protection for satellites and other technology.
From Science Daily
However, they are not without limitations: they are sensitive to external disturbances -- such as strong magnetic fields near a hard drive -- and their performance typically degrades over time.
From Science Daily
That plasma can then be contained by powerful magnetic fields - an approach known as magnetic confinement fusion.
From BBC
The lack of a magnetic field is one of many reasons that living on Mars would be extremely hostile for anything living, especially humans, if some of us were to ever migrate there.
From Salon
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