Supernova debris speeds up neutron stars, strengthening magnetic fields. This explains why low-intensity magnetars still produce bursts.

The new material could be key to finally building a successful fusion reactor.

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The turtles danced with the most enthusiasm in the tank when they knew they would get food. This was "strong evidence" that ...

Earth's magnetic field dramatically flipped a little more than 40,000 years ago. We can now experience this epic upheaval, ...

Valentine's Day could bring a dazzling display of the northern lights for stargazers in some parts of the U.S.

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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A fresh blast of solar wind is set to enhance aurora activity just in time for Valentine's Day. If conditions are right, the ...

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 ...

This work presents potentially important findings suggesting that a combination of transcranial stimulation approaches applied for a short period could improve memory performance after administration.

In a nutshell Scientists discovered sea turtles can learn and remember specific magnetic field signatures of geographic ...