Your navigation system just got a critical update, one that happens periodically because Earth’s magnetic north pole keeps ...

It's a shame how many people don't know how to use a compass, especially when the National Park Service lists it as a top 10 safety item. Here's how to get started. The post How to use a compass for ...

The difference between True North (toward the North Pole, and usually the top of a map) and Magnetic North (where the compass needle points) is known as declination. It varies depending on your ...

The reversal could actually have a beneficial effect on Earth. The sun is on the verge of a significant event: a magnetic field reversal. The sun undergoes such a reversal every 11 years ...

(Credit: Yanik Chauvin/Shutterstock) The north magnetic pole, located closer to Canada a century ago, is now on its way toward Siberia. Right on time for the surge of holiday travel, a new iteration ...

A solution proposed by a team of scientists at the North Carolina State University is a metamaterial that can change shape in response to magnetic fields. This material had to be easily deformable ...

Even with an endless list of navigational apps and gadgets, it’s best to be prepared with an old school compass. After all, apps can crash, phone batteries die, and service can get lost in remote ...

NASA is closely monitoring the South Atlantic Anomaly, which is a growing dent in the Earth's magnetic field that allows charged solar particles to approach the surface. A huge 'dent' anomaly in the ...

NASA is worried about the South Atlantic Anomaly (SAA). This anomaly affects Earth's magnetic field, which may pose risks to satellites and the International Space Station. The SAA is caused by ...

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive biomedical imaging technique that uses a strong oscillating magnetic field to induce endogenous atoms such as hydrogen, or exogenously added ...

The Anker 621 MagGo Magnetic Battery is a great-looking and light battery pack that you can take everywhere without feeling weight down, and the fun colors don't hurt either. It may not have a lot ...