Earth, magnetic field

How sea turtles use Earth’s magnetic field as a GPS for precise ocean journeys
In a nutshell Scientists discovered sea turtles can learn and remember specific magnetic field signatures of geographic locations, effectively creating their own internal GPS system that helps them navigate back to important feeding grounds.
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 story of temporary environmental chaos,
Scientists Reveal How Earth's Shifting Magnetic Field Affects Auroras and Orbital Systems
Earth’s magnetic field, generated by movements within its molten iron core, serves as a protective shield against solar winds and cosmic radiation. However, over the past century, scientists have observed that this invisible force field is shifting.
Sea Turtles Dance to Orientate With Earth's Magnetic Field, Study Reveals
Dancing turtles have proved for the first time that some animals use Earth's magnetic field to create a personal map of their favorite spots, scientists said Wednesday.
‘Secret GPS’: Sea turtles use magnetic superpower to surf vast oceans for treats, home
This new research provides the first concrete evidence that loggerhead turtles hone this remarkable ability. This superpower probably gui
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Earth's Flipping Magnetic Field Heard as Sound Is an Unnerving Horror
Earth's magnetic field dramatically flipped a little more than 40,000 years ago. We can now experience this epic upheaval, ...
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How a shift of Earth's magnetic poles would affect aviation
With the right preparations and technological solutions in place, aviation would continue to operate safely, even during a ...
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Scientists Build Space Weather ‘Traffic Light’ to Protect Earth from Dangerous Solar Storms
Geomagnetic storms also cause problems on Earth. The electric currents they create can overload power plants and cause ...
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NASA satellites catch Earth's magnetic field making music
Earth's magnetic field occasionally bursts into song — but these compositions are written with electromagnetic radiation, not sound waves. When converted to audio signals, though, these strange ...
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Earth’s north magnetic pole is on the move again
Check your compass again — Earth’s north magnetic pole ... used for aircraft satellite navigation, attitude, and heading referencing systems that use the geomagnetic field.
Earth’s inner core changing shape? Scientists reveal it may have 'deformed by over 100 meters'
New research suggests that Earth's inner core, long believed to be stable, may be undergoing structural changes, including a ...
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Huge solar storm in May 2024 spawned 2 new radiation belts around Earth
The creation of the belts, and others like it in the future, are a potential new danger to astronauts and satellites headed ...
That Huge 2024 Solar Storm Didn’t Just Light Up the Skies—It Reshaped Space Near Earth
A NASA satellite that suddenly reappeared after going silent gets credit for the remarkable discovery—a pair of temporary ...
Firefly’s Blue Ghost Snaps a Breathtaking Earth Selfie on Its Way to the Moon
Blue Ghost has left Earth’s orbit, carrying NASA’s science to the Moon. Instruments are performing well, including a ...