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

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, ...

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

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 ...

More than a decade of satellite monitoring has mapped Earth’s magnetic field as it subtly altered between 2014 and 2025 — and what scientists have learned is remarkable. The South Atlantic Anomaly, a ...

An already gigantic hole in Earth’s natural force field has grown by nearly half the size of Europe in 10 years, according to ...

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

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

Nature offers many dazzling displays, from jagged flashes of lightning to radiant sunsets. But perhaps one of the most elusive natural phenomena is the shimmering waves of green, pink, and red dancing ...