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

Simulations and satellite data reveal that Earth's magnetic field is more complex than scientists had thought. Scientists ...

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

Recent scientific observations have revealed a growing weak spot in Earth’s magnetic field, posing significant risks to ...

It all begins with Earth’s magnetic field, an invisible shield that protects us from most of the radiation and charged ...

And because it extends into space, the geomagnetic field also protects orbiting spacecraft, including most satellites and the ...

The European Space Agency’s Swarm trio of satellites has found that a weak region in Earth’s magnetic field, known as the ...

Recent studies have revealed unsettling changes in Earth’s magnetic field that could threaten satellite operations and even lead to complete blackouts. This article explores the dynamics of the ...

A geomagnetic storm brought the northern lights all the way to Austin, lighting up the sky with vivid colors. Here's what ...

Increased solar activity causes auroras that dance around Earth’s poles, known as the northern lights, or aurora borealis, ...

The Northern Lights were visible from Ireland this week, but what causes them and are there other effects that we should be ...

A significant and expanding weak spot in Earth’s magnetic field, known as the South Atlantic Anomaly, has been growing steadily for over a decade, causing concern among scientists. This article will ...