Giant magnetofossils reveal ancient ocean life may have used Earth's magnetic field for navigation

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Giant magnetofossils suggest ancient ocean life used Earth's magnetic field for navigation. Researchers mapped the magnetic structure of these large fossilized particles, revealing they could detect magnetic field variations, acting like a built-in GPS. This technique could also help determine if similar particles found on Mars are evidence of past life.


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