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

The first map of magnetic fields in a planetary formation disk has been created, revealing how invisible forces shape the ...

For desert ants, Earth’s magnetic field isn’t just a compass: It may also sculpt their brains. Stepping outside their nest for the first time, young ants need to learn how to forage. The ants train ...

Astronomers have now obtained a new view of the supermassive black hole at the center of galaxy M87. Images released today by the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration reveal how the black hole, ...

Magnetic fields play an important—if sometimes underappreciated—part in planetary systems. Without a strong magnetic field, planets can end up as a barren wasteland like Mars, or they could indirectly ...

"The fascination with exoplanets stems from our desire to understand our own planet better." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The ...