In fact, the discovery actually supports a key part of the theory about how chorus waves work. Using data from the Magnetospheric Multiscalar satellites, Liu and colleagues measured the distribution ...

For the first time, astronomers have succeeded in observing the magnetic field around a young star where planets are thought ...

Auroras have long mystified humanity. Now that we know what they are and why they happen, we can better predict how best to ...

This is an article from Curious Kids, a series for children. The Conversation is asking kids to send in questions they’d like an expert to answer. All questions are welcome – serious, weird or wacky!

The fox's hunting prowess involves stillness, sharp senses and dramatic leaps. By penetrating snowpack layers, they reach prey hidden beneath.

Discover how birds, animals, and possibly humans detect and use Earth's magnetic field for navigation, hunting, and survival.

The Sun is a giant ball made of hydrogen and helium gases. Deep in the center of the Sun, hydrogen atoms are pressed together ...

Chorus waves, quick bursts of energy known to occur relatively close to Earth and around other planets, were found in an ...

Earth's magnetic north pole is on the move, prompting updates to the World Magnetic Model (WMM). This crucial tool for ...

The best time to view the Northern Lights is from October to March. Tromso, Norway: Known as the "Capital of the Northern ...

The Earth’s magnetic north pole has been slowly inching its way across the Arctic for decades, but recently, its path […] The ...

Earth's magnetic poles are shifting unpredictably, with rapid drifts and weakening fields raising questions about a possible future reversal and its global effects.