Scientists have discovered that Earth’s inner core may not be fully solid. A rare “superionic” state of matter could explain ...

Fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and even a few mammals rely on magnetoreception for navigation. But the exact mechanism ...

Discover the significance of rare-earth elements, their applications in technology, and the global race for their resources.

The magnetic barrier that protects Earthlings from radiation almost collapsed some 565 million years ago. Here’s what saved ...

The magnetized rocks of Earth's crust and mantle, also known as the upper lithosphere, accounts for generating 6 percent of the planets magnetic field. Data from the European Space Agency's Swarm ...

Earth's relationship with space is much more complex than it used to be. Space around our planet was thought to be influenced ...

The Earth's North Pole isn't just one place, it's actually two. Now, a researcher has revealed that one of those North Poles ...

With modern seismic tomography, Earth scientists have discovered that above Earth's core-mantle boundary (CMB), about 2,900 ...

Earth’s magnetic north pole has shifted toward Russia, prompting updates to GPS and navigation systems worldwide. Scientists track this invisible movement to keep technology accurate.

The magnetic compass is the last unknown sense in migrating animals. For some scientists, the monarch butterfly is leading ...

Scientists have built a device that generates electricity using Earth’s rotation and magnetic field.

The northern and southern lights, especially active lately, have been treating sky watchers to spectacular shows. But what ...