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Science News for March 2, 2013


Mysterious electron stash found hidden among Van Allen belts

Researchers detect never-before-seen phenomenon in Earth's magnetosphere, revealing a long-lived zone of high-energy electrons stored between the Van Allen radiation belts. This finding may impact the planning of future space missions.

SourceDOE/Los Alamos National Laboratory·JournalScience·DateMar 2, 2013