Geological data of the processes shifting magnetic poles within the planet for a large epoch in history was sonified into an auditory experience.

Earth is fortunate in having a magnetic field: it protects the planet and its life from harmful cosmic radiation. Other ...

The dynamo effect of the Earth’s core was demonstrated in a model without the effects of viscosity, to understand the magnetic field history.

For more than 100 years, scientists have puzzled over whether the Earth’s magnetic field had already been generated stably ...

The Earth's magnetic field is essential to life as we know it. But it’s something we can never see – or hear, until now. In a recent study released on Oct. 10 by the European Space Agency ...

The Earth’s magnetic field reverses on time scales that vary between 100,000 to 1,000,000 years. Scientists can tell how often the magnetic field reverses by looking at volcanic rocks in the ocean.

Earth's magnetic field dramatically flipped roughly 41,000 years ago. We can now experience this epic upheaval, thanks to a clever interpretation of information collected by the European Space ...

A new study has recovered a 3.7-billion-year-old record of Earth's magnetic field, and found that it appears remarkably similar to the field surrounding Earth today.

Ancient bricks inscribed with the names of Mesopotamian kings have yielded important insights into a mysterious anomaly in Earth's magnetic field 3,000 years ago, according to a new study.

Earth’s oxygenated atmosphere and magnetic field make life possible, but scientists have discovered that there’s a hidden link between the two that’s stronger than we originally imagined.

These rocks offer evidence that Earth had a strong magnetic field 3.7 billion years ago, but scientists aren't sure where that field could've come from.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A map of Earth's magnetic field as of September 2014. (Image credit: ESA/ATG Medialab) ...