Magnetic fields are a fundamental part of the universe. They govern how small particles – the building blocks of planets, ...
Earth's magnetic field is generated in the outer core, 2,900 kilometers (1,800 miles) below sea level. (ESA/AOES Medialab) Something strange is going on, deep below the ground beneath our feet. In the ...
Iron-rich cells in the birds’ liver could help explain how pigeons and other animals navigate with help from Earth’s magnetic field.
For centuries, homing pigeons have amazed people with their ability to return home across vast distances. Even when released ...
Humans might also possess a magnetic sense, but it is subconscious.
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have been asked to conduct a study on high-magnetic-field science and technology. The primary goal of the Committee on the Current Status ...