the planet’s lack of a global magnetic shield. The findings, reported in Nature Communications, show that crustal magnetic fields can interact with the solar wind in a way that mirrors Earth’s well‑known Dungey cycle. Magnetic reconnection on a planet...

solar wind reconnects with our planet, revealing a hidden pathway for space energy. Space around Earth is structured by magnetic fields that guide plasma, control space weather, and regulate how energy arrives from the Sun. Although these magnetic...

Scientists map a galaxy cluster’s magnetic field in unprecedented detail, revealing fresh insights into cosmic evolution. A team of astronomers has produced the inaugural high‑resolution map of a galaxy cluster’s magnetic field, exposing the unseen...

intermediate fan-like modulation state before settling into intricate labyrinth-like striped domains. When an external magnetic field is applied parallel to the c-axis, these striped domains narrow, fragment, and eventually condense into a dense lattice...

New study suggests Earth’s magnetic field may subtly influence subconscious decisions, hinting at a weak human magnetoreception. The possibility that humans possess a magnetic sense has long been contested. While many migratory species—including birds,...

For more than two decades up to 2008, multiple studies reported a gradual weakening of the solar wind and its embedded magnetic field, prompting speculation that the Sun might be heading toward a prolonged quiet spell similar to the Dalton or Maunder...

on observations with the National Science Foundation Very Large Array (NSF VLA) and highlights the influence of intense magnetic fields on the surroundings of a dying star’s final blast. Opening a Fresh Window on the Universe’s Mightiest Flashes...

that depend on both spin and the direction of electron momentum. Because these materials do not have a strong net magnetic field, they are promising candidates for devices that use electron spin to process data more efficiently than current...

the Moon’s Far Side A research collective led by Professor Du Haifeng at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) High Magnetic Field Laboratory in Hefei conducted the analysis. The samples, sourced from the moon’s far side, provided the scientists with...

material has historically proven exceptionally difficult. Unraveling the Triangular Lattice Antiferromagnet At zero magnetic field, TlYbS2 develops a stable antiferromagnetic order below a critical temperature of approximately 0.53 kelvin, featuring a...

outlined by the red box indicates the FastCam FoV. The dark areas are pores, where—like the larger sunspots—the strong magnetic field inhibits convective energy transport outwards towards the solar surface, thereby creating a cooler plasma environment....

their structure, magnetic vortices, induction patterns, and changes in nanoparticle magnetization under increasing magnetic fields. (CREDIT: DU Haifeng et al, PNAS 2026) Untangling the Moon’s magnetic timeline The role of these particles in deciphering...

to perform full Stokes polarimetry. This technique enables astronomers to map the orientation and intensity of magnetic fields across different layers of the solar atmosphere. In the so-called “Quiet Sun,” where solar activity is generally minimal...

volcanic structure on the Moon’s far side reveals evidence of an ancient magnetic dynamo, suggesting our neighbor had a magnetic field 4.2 billion years ago. Unlike Earth, which maintains a robust magnetic shield powered by the churning of its molten...

the ice giant Uranus reshapes its bow shock on a daily basis, driven by the planet’s extreme axial tilt and an offset magnetic field. The study, appearing in AGU Advances, demonstrates that Uranus’s interaction with the solar wind is far more variable...

Scientists have recreated the eerie sounds of an ancient magnetic field reversal, offering a new perspective on a rare planetary event from 41,000 years ago. Researchers have transformed the turbulent history of Earth’s magnetic field into an immersive...

space weather and solar storms headed for Earth. Scientists have developed a breakthrough method to visualize the Sun’s magnetic field in three dimensions, peering into the complex layers of the solar corona that extend far beyond the star’s visible...

solar storms.” This visualization shows the emergence of solar active region AR11158 using observations of the Sun’s magnetic field, continuum intensity and acoustic power derived from Doppler-velocity measurements. Warm and cool colors represent...

that red giants with unusual vibrations may have gained mass from stellar companions, altering their internal magnetic fields. The history of a star is often written in its internal structure, but deciphering that record requires looking past its...

and how they evolve as they propagate through the heliosphere. The sun’s atmosphere is a turbulent environment where magnetic field lines are constantly reconfigured, driving the solar wind—a stream of charged particles—outward into the solar system....