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Straight out of science fiction: Scientists want to 'spray' a giant shield to protect Earth from solar storms

Researchers from Boston University have proposed StormWall, a spacecraft-based system that would release ionised materials into space to strengthen Earth's magnetosphere and reduce the impact of solar storms. Depending on who you ask, scientists have a weird or an ingenious plan to protect our planet Earth from dangerous solar storms. They want to spray chemicals around the rock we call home, which they suggest could help deflect the brunt of the Sun's da... [3128 chars]

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