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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...