Earth’s magnetic field has long been framed as a planetary force field, a protective bubble that keeps the worst of the Sun’s ...

It used to be thought that there were more volatiles than expected in lunar soil because they escaped Earth before it had a ...

A growing “dent” in Earth’s magnetic field over the South Atlantic has expanded dramatically in the last decade, raising ...

Earth's magnetic north pole is swiftly moving towards Russia, causing global updates to GPS and navigation systems, according to recent studies.

The Earth's magnetic field and oxygen evolved together over 540 million years, according to a major NASA study.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Bressan is a geologist who covers curiosities about Earth. Nov 28, 2025, 07:59am EST Map of the strength of the Earth's ...

A new battery technology has been developed that delivers significantly higher energy storage—enough to alleviate EV range ...

Researchers have developed a precision magnetometer based on a special material that changes optical properties in response ...

Pigeons may sense Earth’s magnetic field using their inner ear, sending signals to brain areas that help with navigation and ...

New research reveals how cryptochromes, magnetite, and electromagnetic induction help animals detect magnetic cues and find ...

POSTECH researchers develop a "magneto-conversion" strategy that quadruples battery capacity while eliminating fire risks.

The magnetic compass is the last unknown sense in migrating animals. For some scientists, the monarch butterfly is leading ...