Ancient sea creatures may have used magnetic particles to navigate. 3D scans reveal how these magnetofossils sensed Earth’s ...

Scientists made these observations using data from the European Space Agency’s Swarm mission, which relies on three identical ...

Researchers at OIST built a graphite disk that levitates and spins for hours in a vacuum, showing how perfect magnetic symmetry can cancel energy loss.

A team of engineers at North Carolina State University has designed a polymer “Chinese lantern” that can rapidly snap into ...

In response to a short pulse of near-infrared light, the robot released the pebble. Further, the light produced heat triggered a shape change that forced the robot to unfold. The robot then returned ...

For desert ants, Earth’s magnetic field isn’t just a compass: It may also sculpt their brains. Stepping outside their nest for the first time, young ants need to learn how to forage. The ants train ...

The reversal could actually have a beneficial effect on Earth. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The sun is on the verge of a ...

Get ready for a rare night sky light show! Over the last several days, the Sun has unleashed a series of coronal mass ...

When two CMEs's arrive late Monday, Oct. 6, into Tuesday, Oct. 7 the impact could stir up geomagnetic storms strong enough to ...