The Magnetic Shield That Protects Our Climate Earth is surrounded by an immense magnetic field, called the magnetosphere.

Traditionally, scientists believed that the charge polarity of the magnetosphere at the equator and the poles was the same, ...

Scientists studying Earth's magnetic field have discovered that its electric heartbeat flows in the opposite direction from ...

A powerful geomagnetic solar storm is helping to unveil northern lights across the United States. Here's how auroras become visible.

If you missed the northern lights that illuminated the sky Tuesday night, you may get another opportunity to witness this ...

A growing weak spot in the magnetic field surrounding the Earth could lead to satellite malfunction and even cause them to ...

Nature offers many dazzling displays, from jagged flashes of lightning to radiant sunsets. But perhaps one of the most ...

The Northern Lights are appearing more frequently across the South. Here's why you were able to see them in Nashville.

The United States weather agency has issued a G4 geomagnetic storm watch alert, implying severe storms expected.