magnetism
Unexplained Magnetic Anomalies on the Moon Are Protecting Its Ice, Scientists Say
Two of the most enduring Moon mysteries may be deeply linked, according to new research.
NASA’s Solar Probe Found ‘Tantalizing Evidence’ of Rings Around the Sun
The Parker Solar Probe captured evidence of a possible dust-free zone, hinting at rings, along with insights into "magnetic islands" and plasma "blobs."
NASA’s Solar Probe Found Things Near the Sun That We Can’t Explain
Scientists say the unexplained rogue waves and high winds mean we are “missing something really fundamental in our standard models of the Sun.”
Listen to the Wild Sounds of a Solar Storm Hitting Earth
Scientists created eerie sonifications of the waves produced by Earth’s magnetic field when it is juiced by radiation from solar storms.
The Moon Has Tan Lines, NASA Says
Magnetic hotspots on the Moon might contain clues about how to protect humans from radiation on other planets.
What Happens if the Magnetic North Pole Keeps Rushing Toward Siberia?
On Monday, the World Magnetic Model was updated to account for the north pole’s eccentric behavior, after a delay caused by the US federal shutdown.
Scientists Solve the Mystery of Why the Northern and Southern Lights Don't Match
A leading explanation for the different patterns seen in Earth’s northern and southern auroras has been ruled out.
Earth's Magnetic Field Almost Collapsed 565 Million Years Ago
Our planet's core probably started solidifying in the late Ediacaran period, which recharged the magnetic field in the nick of time.
Humanity’s Next Mission to Mercury Will Test Einstein’s Theory of Relativity
BepiColombo is scheduled to launch from French Guiana at 9:45 PM ET on October 19.
Scientists Isolate the Mechanism Behind the Sun’s Most Mysterious Flares
As our civilization increasingly depends on electronic infrastructure, we need to brace for the impacts of space weather.
Physicists Open a Tabletop Magnetic 'Wormhole'
It doesn't really warp the fabric of spacetime, but still.