This week, see what makes loggerhead sea turtles “dance,” track a cosmic “ghost particle,” uncover an ancient basilica, and more.

One of the many unseen forces to which you owe your existence is magnetism. If it weren’t for the magnetic field that surrounds our planet, blocking cosmic radiation and solar wind, Earth would likely ...

How does a compass work in space? From the moon to Venus, here’s how a compass would work beyond Earth’s magnetic field.

Supernova debris speeds up neutron stars, strengthening magnetic fields. This explains why low-intensity magnetars still ...

To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here ... t directly affect life on Earth. Over time, changes to this innermost layer could impact the planet’s magnetic field, which shields our ...

Occasionally, a group of electrons ends up spinning wildly through Earth's magnetic field, and as the electrons spin, they release energy in the form of radiation. That radiation interacts with ...

Scientists discovered tiny jets on the Sun that power both fast and slow solar wind. These jets eject particles and shape ...

A perfectly preserved ancient tree fossil offered scientists an unprecedented view into a moment 42,000 years ago when the Earth’s magnetic field went haywire. The compelling 2021 study tells ...

But never fear — this shape-shifting won’t directly affect life on Earth. Over time, changes to this innermost layer could impact the planet’s magnetic field, which shields our world from solar ...

The northern lights are best seen between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time, according to NOAA, which recommends traveling to a ...