Young Galaxies Have Surprisingly Strong Magnetic Fields: Contradicts Popular Theories

Friday, July 25, 2008 - 14:21 in Astronomy & Space

The origin of magnetic fields in galaxies is still a mystery to astronomers. Popular theories suggest continual strengthening over billions of years. New research, however, contradicts this assumption and reveals that young galaxies also have strong magnetic fields.

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