Scientists have discovered that Uranus changes the size and shape of its bow shock every day because of the planet’s extreme ...

Earth’s magnetic field feels permanent, but science tells a far more fragile story. Long before modern life emerged, the invisible shield protecting the planet from solar radiation weakened to a ...

Cassini data has revealed a surprising twist in Saturn’s magnetic shield: the planet’s rapid rotation appears to drag a key ...

A wild idea has been proposed to generate electric power from Earth's rotation with the help of magnetic fields. A new research has presented experimental evidence confirming a previously theorized ...

Particle physicists who hunt for neutrinos, cosmic-rays and other charged particles rely on sophisticated instruments that detect very faint bursts of light given off when incident particles interact ...

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. Long before humans invented compasses, migrating birds, ...