IISER Kolkata scientists simulate Mars on the computer, suggest how it lost its atmosphere
IISER Kolkata scientists simulate Mars on the computer, suggest how it lost its atmosphere Updated: Updated: The researchers model a Mars-like planet interacting with plasma wind from a Sun-like star Share Article AAA Protective shroud: The magnetosphere enveloped Mars, shielding its atmosphere from erosion by solar wind. | Photo Credit: Martin Holverda The researchers model a Mars-like planet interacting with plasma wind from a Sun-like star A new and exciting field in astronomy to study exoplanets and gauge whether they possess conditions that will favour the presence and sustainabil...
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