Earth’s magnetic field triggers a superpower in sea turtles that makes them ‘dance’
This week, see what makes loggerhead sea turtles “dance,” track a cosmic “ghost particle,” uncover an ancient basilica, and ...
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Silent storms: Experts identify the mysterious source of solar wind
Scientists discovered tiny jets on the Sun that power both fast and slow solar wind. These jets eject particles and shape ...
Did a Supernova Leave Its Mark on Earth? New Evidence from the Ocean Floor Suggests So
A team of researchers has found an unusual spike in beryllium-10 levels in the Pacific seabed, dating back 10 million years.
Northern Lights Forecast: Here’s Where Aurora Borealis May Appear On Valentine’s Day
More states in the northern U.S. will have a chance of seeing aurora borealis on Friday, as high-speed winds from a spot on ...
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Huge outbursts from quiet magnetars have a surprising source
Supernova debris speeds up neutron stars, strengthening magnetic fields. This explains why low-intensity magnetars still produce bursts.
To Unlock Limitless Energy, Scientists Needed a Secret Ingredient—And They May Have Just Found It
The new material could be key to finally building a successful fusion reactor.
Physicists Discover Singularities-Free Black Holes Using Pure Gravity
A new study shows black holes can form without singularities, using only modifications to Einstein’s equations.
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Northern Lights Set to Illuminate Skies as Geomagnetic Storm Hits — Here’s When and Where to See Them!
A geomagnetic storm is expected to spark a mesmerizing light show in the coming days, as a surge of solar wind interacts with ...
Night on Earth, Seen From Orbit
Astronomers will use the Webb telescope to closely monitor the size and trajectory of an asteroid that has a slim chance of hitting Earth in 2032.
What lies at the center of the Earth? The answer keeps changing.
A new study out this week said that the Earth's inner core is less solid than previously thought. Scientists still have ...
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An ancient tree revealed the tale of Earth's magnetic field reversal
A perfectly preserved ancient tree fossil offered scientists an unprecedented view into a moment 42,000 years ago when the Earth’s magnetic field went haywire. The compelling 2021 study tells the ...
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Magnetotactic Bacteria Optimally Navigate Natural Pore Networks
Combining experiments in microfluidic devices and computer simulation, this study provides a valuable analysis of the relevant parameters that determine the motility of (multicellular) magnetotactic ...