Earth protected by 'Star Trek'-like particle shield

Wednesday, November 26, 2014 - 16:31 in Astronomy & Space

Brooks HaysBOSTON, Nov. 26 (UPI) -- A donut-shaped shield surrounding Earth protects the planet from electrons in the Van Allen radiation belt streaming through space at nearly the speed of light.

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