Astronomers Reveal the Milky Way’s Magnetic Field Is Far More Chaotic Than Expected

A new radio survey reveals that the Milky Way’s magnetic field is intricate, widespread, and deeply connected to how the galaxy is organized. An international team led by UBC Okanagan has produced the sharpest picture yet of the Milky Way’s magnetic field, and the view is anything but simple. The findings show that this vast, [...]