Simulations and satellite data reveal that Earth's magnetic field is more complex than scientists had thought. Scientists ...

The Magnetic Shield That Protects Our Climate Earth is surrounded by an immense magnetic field, called the magnetosphere.

Traditionally, scientists believed that the charge polarity of the magnetosphere at the equator and the poles was the same, ...

Earth’s magnetic field isn’t just a compass trick it’s a shield that protects life and technology from harmful radiation. See ...

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The universe is soaked in weak-but-persistent magnetic fields. Despite decades of research, astronomers still aren't exactly sure where these magnetic fields came from. But new research suggests they ...

When the sun reaches its period of peak activity, known as solar maximum, our star's magentic field will suddenly reverse. But why does it happen, and will it impact Earth? When you purchase through ...

A powerful geomagnetic solar storm is helping to unveil northern lights across the United States. Here's how auroras become visible.

Nature offers many dazzling displays, from jagged flashes of lightning to radiant sunsets. But perhaps one of the most ...

The Northern Lights are appearing more frequently across the South. Here's why you were able to see them in Nashville.

A G4 geomagnetic storm watch has been issued, signaling the potential for yet another display of the northern lights across ...