ISSN:
1476-4687
Source:
Nature Archives 1869 - 2009
Topics:
Biology
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Chemistry and Pharmacology
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Medicine
,
Natural Sciences in General
,
Physics
Notes:
[Auszug] The Earth's core extends from its centre to about 55% of Earth's radius, or about 2,900 km below our feet. And yet its effects on humanity are immense. The liquid outer core generates the Earth's magnetic field that shields us, and all other living things, from the solar wind. And by some estimates ...
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/46696
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