Explaining the science behind the northern lights, and why 2025 could bring more opportunities to see them. #ExtremeNature ...

A magnetic field is invisible, but it can be detected using a magnetic compass. A compass contains a small bar magnet on a pivot so that it can rotate. The compass needle points in the direction ...

A permanent magnet is always magnetic. It has an invisible magnetic field. Only certain materials, such as iron, feel a magnetic force. Permanent magnets can come in lots of different shapes and ...

Over time, changes to this innermost layer could impact the planet’s magnetic field, which shields our world from solar radiation — and helps guide the migrations of many animals. Loggerhead ...

Scientists have discovered a new reason for turtles to dance for joy: Loggerhead sea turtles seem able to discern and remember magnetic field signatures, which could help them find food.

Dancing turtles have proved for the first time that some animals use Earth's magnetic field to create a personal map of their favourite spots, according to scientists. Some animals that migrate ...

Experts are urging parents to keep young children away from tiny, strong magnetic toys following a series of accidental ingestions that caused serious internal damage. The Consumer Affairs Agency ...