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magnetic cores, ozone holes and Malaysian moon men | Print |  E-mail
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Wednesday, 31 August 2005

>big metal ball rules us all
While not a new theory, recent research confirms that the Earth’s solid metal core actually spins faster than the rest of the planet, to the tune of 1/4 to 1/2 a degree per year, according to a recent article in the journal Science. Researchers believe that this strange motion helps create the Earth’s magnetic field, which is in turn key to protecting us from deadly cosmic radiation.

>big hole
The seasonal expansion of the Antarctic ozone hole continues at a brisk rate this year. It’s now roughly the size of Europe, according to an ESA release. Only 1996 and 2000 had larger holes at this point in the year, although the hole will not peak until sometime in September.

>everybody’s doing it
The Associated Press reports that Malaysia is planning to send a person into space in 2007 and to reach the moon by 2020.

For at least the 2007 flight, the craft will not be of Malaysian manufacture, but will instead be a Russian ship.

 
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