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Scientists have transformed data from Earth's past magnetic field collapse 41,000 years ago into an immersive sound installation, revealing the planet's vulnerability during geomagnetic reversals and emphasizing the importance of monitoring Earth's magnetic health to understand potential future impacts.
A space physicist proposes that a shift in Earth's magnetic poles around 41,000 years ago, during the Laschamp event, increased cosmic radiation exposure, potentially contributing to Neanderthal extinction, but this hypothesis is debated and lacks conclusive archaeological evidence.
A new study suggests that a shift in Earth's magnetic poles during the Laschamp event 41,000 years ago may have weakened Earth's magnetic shield, allowing harmful cosmic radiation to contribute to Neanderthal extinction, though other factors like competition and technology likely also played roles.