The Earth's magnetic field and oxygen evolved together over 540 million years, according to a major NASA study.

Lunar rocks are famously dry. They contain almost none of the volatile elements that easily escape into space, such as ...

Our planet’s magnetosphere has seen dramatic shifts across its history—even total reversals—but this recent wrinkle doesn’t ...

Learn how nitrogen and helium end up in lunar soil, and why this helps us understand planetary habitability.

Particles from Earth’s atmosphere may be preserved in the Moon's soil, offering a long-term record of Earth’s atmospheric ...

The vestibular system, a set of structures in the inner ears that helps with balance, may grant the birds their special ability ...

More than a decade of satellite monitoring has mapped Earth’s magnetic field as it subtly altered between 2014 and 2025 — and what scientists have learned is remarkable. The South Atlantic Anomaly, a ...

New research reveals how cryptochromes, magnetite, and electromagnetic induction help animals detect magnetic cues and find ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Bressan is a geologist who covers curiosities about Earth. Nov 28, 2025, 07:59am EST Map of the strength of the Earth's ...

If you are using your smartphone to navigate, your system just got a crucial update. Scientists have released a new model tracking the position of the magnetic north pole, revealing that the pole is ...

University of Hawaiʻi scientists use AI to create a 3D map of the Sun's magnetic field, aiding space weather forecasting.

The sun is on the verge of a significant event: a magnetic field reversal. What causes this switch in polarity, and is it dangerous for anything on Earth? Let's take a deep dive into the phenomenon of ...