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

They observed that the structure of tiny magnetic fields generated by the rotating electrons indicates that the organisms ...

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

Pigeons may sense Earth's magnetic field using special cells in the inner ear. This discovery explains how they navigate long distances.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Earth’s oxygenated atmosphere and magnetic field make ...

Pigeons have long stunned scientists with their ability to cross unfamiliar landscapes and still find their way home, even ...

A major dip in the Earth’s magnetic field over the South Atlantic has been puzzling scientists for over a century. An international team of researchers analyzed data collected by the European Space ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: The Earth’s magnetosphere protects life from deadly ...

Earth's magnetic field and oxygen levels are inextricably linked, new research suggests. The strength of the geomagnetic field has gone up in lockstep with the percentage of oxygen in Earth's ...

New research is turning a long‑standing hunch about sea turtles into a detailed map of how these animals read the planet itself. Scientists are now showing that turtles do not just sense Earth’s ...

Simulations and satellite data reveal that Earth's magnetic field is more complex than scientists had thought. Scientists studying Earth's magnetic field have discovered that its electric heartbeat ...