Magnetic fields play an important—if sometimes underappreciated—part in planetary systems. Without a strong magnetic field, ...

Stars of all ages and masses emit electromagnetic energy in different ways, and these emissions attract the attention of ...

A rare magnetic signal revealed lithium on Mercury, showing the planet is still being reshaped by meteoroid strikes.

Artifacts from the Iron Age have revealed an intense historical magnetic anomaly in the Middle East. Could using a similar ...

A team of scientists has developed a powerful new way to detect subtle magnetic signals in common metals like copper, gold, and aluminum—using nothing more than light and a clever technique. Their ...