Earth’s magnetic field triggers a superpower in sea turtles that makes them ‘dance’
This week, see what makes loggerhead sea turtles “dance,” track a cosmic “ghost particle,” uncover an ancient basilica, and more.
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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 ...
A novel technique for identifying magnetic ordering in antiferromagnets
A new trick for illuminating the internal ordering within a special type of magnet could help engineers build better ...
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Earth’s magnetic field causes sea turtles to dance
CHARLOTTE, N.C.– We now know that Earth’s magnetic field is triggering a superpower in sea turtles. Loggerhead sea turtles have the ability to find nesting and feeding areas without landmarks. A new ...
Sea turtles ‘dance’ in magnetic fields associated with food, new study finds
Loggerhead turtles “dance” when exposed to food-associated magnetic fields, and their magnetic map may help them return to ...
Watch turtles ‘dance’ when a magnetic field signals a meal
Earth’s magnetic field is detected by species across the animal kingdom, but new research suggests that sea turtles may be ...
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Sea turtles ‘dance’ when their superpower leads them to food
However, the movement pattern provides a useful measure to show whether the turtles learned the magnetic field and correlated it to food. After the initial experiment, the scientists tested 16 ...
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Researchers Develop Magnetic Sensor System to Detect Counterfeit Lithium-Ion Batteries
A new method using magnetic field measurements identifies individual lithium-ion batteries, enhancing safety and efficiency ...