Are super-Earths more conducive to life?

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25250/thescbr.brk634

Keywords:

planet formation, iron, magnetosphere, extra-terrestrial life, super-Earth

Abstract

In this paper, we present the results of our studies on the properties of iron at the extreme conditions that exist inside the Earth's core. We have found that rocky planets outside the Solar System that are about 4-6 times the size of Earth might have magnetsoheres that last much longer, thereby providing longer-lasting shielding from harmful cosmic rays, possibly making them more habitable.

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Published

2022-05-30

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Earth & Space