News · 9 June 2026

Spraying chemicals could protect Earth from solar storms

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We could protect our satellites, GPS, and power from solar storms by boosting Earth's magnetic shield, say scientists. A team led by Brian Walsh proposes launching six satellites to spray chemicals like barium or lithium into space. Computer simulations show this "StormWall" system could halve the intensity of a big geomagnetic storm.

By BriefTea Editorial · 9 June 2026 at 0:09

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