What If Earth Had Jupiter's Magnetic Field?

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The Sun isn't the biggest thing in our Solar System. And it’s not Jupiter, either. But close. It's Jupiter's very own magnetic field. What would it be like if Earth’s magnetic field was as huge as Jupiter’s? How much stronger would our magnetosphere become? Why would it make solar radiation worse? And how could this help you treat anxiety?

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00:00 What If Earth Had Jupiter's Magnetic Field?
00:46 Magnetosphere
01:53 Thanks Grammarly!
02:50 What would Jupiter's magnetic field look like?
04:43 Does stronger always equal better?
06:01 Aurora Borealis

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