Though you might think that compasses will always point towards the geographic north pole, the magnetic and geographic poles ...

It is this magnetic field that has recently got NASA scientists on high alert following the identification of a 'dent' in the ...

NASA is keeping an eye on a massive “dent” in Earth’s magnetic field that could put an end to humanity as we know it.

NASA monitors the South Atlantic Anomaly, a growing magnetic field disturbance affecting satellites and spacecraft.

The radiation of high-energy protons in the South Atlantic Anomaly can cause a satellite, such as the International Space ...

This shift disrupts the World Magnetic Model (WMM), essential for navigation in GPS systems, smartphones, and military ...

North Pole shifts towards Siberia, updating Earths magnetic map tenfold Magnetic North Poles rapid transition prompts updates ...

But the changes are necessary to keep navigational systems functioning and to make better future predictions about Earth's magnetic field. Earth's main magnetic field is generated in the planet's ...

On Earth, the magnetic field acts as a shield that deflects charged particles emitted by the solar wind and cosmic rays.

How does the Earth generate its magnetic field? While the basic mechanisms seem to be understood, many details remain unresolved. A team of researchers from the Center for Advanced Systems ...