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 ...

"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 ...

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 magnetic shifts can affect navigation systems used by airplanes, ships and even your mobile phone. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

The universe is soaked in weak-but-persistent magnetic fields. Despite decades of research, astronomers still aren't exactly sure where these magnetic fields came from. But new research suggests they ...

A wild idea has been proposed to generate electric power from Earth’s rotation with the help of magnetic fields. A new research has presented experimental evidence confirming a previously theorized ...

Create your own magnetic slime and discover how ferromagnetic materials interact with magnetic fields. You'll learn about magnetism, viscosity, and chemical reactions while making a fascinating ...

Scientists create magnetic nanowire catalyst that boosts oxygen evolution, a key step in hydrogen production from water. (Nanowerk News) As the world looks for cleaner ways to produce energy, green ...