The Spinning MagnetBy: Alanna Mitchell Many times through deep history Earths magnetic poles have switched places, leaving our planets protective shield weaker and life vulnerable to devastating solar storms. The last time it happened was 780,000 years ago, long before humans emerged, but it wont be long until it happens again. And when it does, will it send us back to the Stone Age? The Spinning Magnet is a fascinating insight into what may lie ahead. From the pivotal