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Study Suggests Ganymede’s Magnetic Field May Stem From Ongoing Core Formation

Study Suggests Ganymede’s Magnetic Field May Stem From Ongoing Core Formation

New research proposes that Ganymede’s unique magnetic field may be powered by continued core formation, rather than solely by convection in an already-formed, cooling core. The findings challenge prevailing assumptions and aim to resolve lingering uncertainties about the moon’s interior.

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Ganymede's unique magnetic field may be powered by ongoing core formation-not a cooling core