Scientists have found a rare magnetic twist near Earth that forms when the 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,...

NASA’s MAVEN mission uncovers a new magnetic process driving localized auroras on Mars, reshaping our view of the planet’s atmospheric dynamics. NASA’s MAVEN probe has identified a previously unknown magnetic circulation that can generate localized...

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...

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,...

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 soundscape, offering a haunting auditory glimpse into a volatile period that occurred...

Scientists reveal the solar wind stopped weakening in 2008 and has been strengthening since, reshaping space weather and the heliosphere. For more than two decades up to 2008, multiple studies reported a gradual weakening of the solar wind and its...

Uncover Hidden Core Motions The flow of liquid iron in the outer core powers the geodynamo, the engine behind Earth’s magnetic field. Because direct sampling is impossible, orbiting instruments have become essential for probing these concealed...

Astronomers detect first magnetic signature from a gamma-ray burst, revealing the environment around one of the universe’s most powerful explosions. A team of astronomers has captured the magnetic imprint surrounding a gamma‑ray burst afterglow for the...

Rare iron structures discovered in Chang’e-6 lunar samples may reveal vital clues about the Moon’s mysterious and ancient magnetic environment. Researchers analyzing material brought back by China’s Chang’e-6 mission have uncovered a rare, previously...

than a wholesale reversal of the entire outer core. Their models, built on secular variation—the slow change of Earth’s magnetic field—assume that magnetic diffusion is negligible on sub‑century timescales, enabling the conversion of field changes into...

High-resolution images show swirling magnetic structures covering much of the Sun’s surface, suggesting pervasive solar magnetism. A team of solar researchers has identified a previously unseen layer of activity on the Sun, documenting extensive...

Scientists have discovered a strange new wave pattern in Earth’s magnetic shield, revealing why specific regions react differently to solar particle storms. New research has uncovered why the outer reaches of Earth’s magnetic environment exhibit...

observations back to Earth. Their measurements helped researchers understand how particles become trapped by Earth’s magnetic field and how solar activity influences the system. The mission also revealed how waves of energy traveling through plasma can...

Study shows Uranus’s odd rotation stretches its bow shock, causing it to expand and contract every planetary day. New simulations reveal that the ice giant Uranus reshapes its bow shock on a daily basis, driven by the planet’s extreme axial tilt and an...

Rare gamma-iron trapped in Chang’e-6 lunar glass forms stable magnetic vortices, offering new clues to unlock the Moon’s mysterious magnetic history. Scientists analyzing soil samples retrieved from the Moon’s far side by the Chang’e-6 mission have...

A 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...

with planetary magnetic fields, it can have powerful effects. For Earth, the interaction between the solar wind and Earth’s magnetic field shapes our magnetosphere, the region where the planet’s magnetic field deflects most of the solar wind particles,...

A spacecraft discovery deep within the solar wind has revealed unexpected data that could reshape our understanding of the Sun’s most mysterious phenomena. Researchers have successfully traced the origin of enigmatic magnetic disturbances in the solar...

fields alter lifespan and mitochondrial activity in fruit flies, with impacts varying based on genetic health. Earth’s magnetic field, typically fluctuating between 25 and 60 microteslas, is an ever-present force in the lives of organisms across the...

to 3.5 gigahertz, imply a local magnetic field of at least 1.25 kilogauss. This is thousands of times stronger than Earth’s magnetic field and provides a rare, direct validation of current theoretical models regarding how massive, young planets generate...