Researchers from the University of Oxford and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have made an important discovery about the history of Earth’s magnetic field. They found the oldest clear evidence that Earth had a magnetic field, dating back 3.7 billion years. This is a significant finding that helps us understand more about the ancient […]
Earth’s magnetic field
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Mesopotamian Bricks Reveal Data on a Mysterious Anomaly in the Earth’s Magnetic Field 3,000 Years Ago
Scientists have discovered new information about a mystery in Earth’s magnetic field from 3,000 years ago. They found this by studying old bricks from ancient Mesopotamia, which is now part of Iraq. The bricks were made long ago and have the names of kings from that time written on them. This lets archaeologists know when […]