A weak magnetic field likely attracted matter inward, contributing to the formation of the outer planetary bodies, from ...

For a long time, scientists thought the Earth's inner core was a solid ball of metal, sort of like a planet within a planet that sits some 3,000 miles (4,828 kilometers) below the surface.

If it weren’t for the magnetic field that surrounds our planet, blocking cosmic radiation and solar wind, Earth would likely have little atmosphere to speak of. Life (at least of the human variety) ...

A team of scientists in South Korea has developed a new way to make high-performance permanent magnets without using costly ...

But never fear — this shape-shifting won’t directly affect life on Earth. Over time, changes to this innermost layer could impact the planet’s magnetic field, which shields our world from ...

Continent-sized structures of mineral protruding from the lower mantle towards Earth's outer core may be contributing to an ...

As the spring equinox approaches, northern lights hunters will scour the skies for breathtaking displays of color.

The Nano Materials Research Division at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), led by Dr. Tae-Hoon Kim and Dr. Jung ...