Strong magnetic fields in majority of stars

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Strong magnetic fields discovered in majority of stars

Finding to impact understanding of stellar evolution.

A group of astronomers led by the University of Sydney has discovered strong magnetic fields are common in stars, not rare as previously thought, which will dramatically impact our understanding of how stars evolve. The findings could potentially lead to a better understanding of the Sun’s magnetic cycle, which is known to affect communication systems and cloud cover on Earth.

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