Henrik Svensmark is a Danish physicist known for his research on the relationship between cosmic rays and climate change. He is particularly recognized for his work on the Svensmark hypothesis, which suggests that fluctuations in cosmic ray intensity can affect cloud formation on Earth and subsequently influence global climate. According to this theory, increased cosmic rays lead to higher cloud cover, which can cool the Earth's surface, while a decrease in cosmic rays results in less cloud cover and a warming effect.
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