The Earth Has a Ring

[HarbingeR]

Of anti-protons! While it's not as visually cool as what Saturn has going for it, this is still an important development, even if we can't technically 'see' the ring with our primitive Earthling eyes.

According to New Scientist, this anti-proton ring joins the previously discovered positron cloud that's also circling the Earth like an invisible shield. Ironically, the anti-protons are 2,000 times more massive than their positron counterparts, but were discovered second. Both are trapped in a donut-like ring called the Van Allen radiation belt that's held in place by the planet's magnetic field.

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http://gizmodo.com/5828485/the-earth-has-a-ring

[Baldr]

Cause if you like it then you shoulda put a ring on it. If you like it then you shoulda put a ring on it.

[HarbingeR]

Stay tuned for the sequel

'Scientists discover a ring of Dark Matter around Uranus!'

Also see here for a real ring of Dark Matter.

http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/hubble/news/dark_matter_ring_feature.html

[RangerDanger75]

Cause if you like it then you shoulda put a ring on it. If you like it then you shoulda put a ring on it.

This is all I came here to post, and you ruined it for me! :'( :'( :'(

[Kosmo]

Stay tuned for the sequel

'Scientists discover a ring of Dark Matter around Uranus!'

Nobody made a comment? Come on... it's Dark Matter around Uranus!! *gestures wildly*

[Corona688]

All things considered, a ring of antiprotons is probably cooler than a ring of dust.