Scientists have pulled off a feat long considered out of reach: getting light to mimic the famous quantum Hall effect. In ...

Lunar rocks collected by Apollo astronauts more than half a century ago are providing a fresh take on the moon's mysterious ...

Team uses light to control magnetic fields in quantum materials, steering resistance-free electric currents for ...

New research reveals that migrating moths rely on both visual signals and Earth’s magnetic field to guide their nighttime ...

The "equinox effect" doubles the chance of auroral activity in March and September, when the fall equinox occurs, scientists say.

Earth’s magnetic field does not simply switch direction like a flipped light switch. It weakens, wanders, and reorganizes itself over thousands of years before settling again.

Researchers at the University of Basel and the ETH in Zurich have succeeded in changing the polarity of a special ferromagnet using a laser beam. In the future, this method could be used to create ...

For those who’ve always wanted to experience the magic of the Northern Lights — but don’t live in one of the typical prime viewing locations — tonight and this weekend may just be your chance. The ...

Earth will shift into one of the 'most aurora-friendly positions of the year,' which, experts believe, makes this March one ...

By applying the Kerr effect, Kerr microscopy facilitates the analysis of magnetic domains in steel alloys, supporting ...

The iPad Air has been upgraded with the M4, so pair it or Apple's other tablets with accessories that enhance your workflows.

Crystal jellyfish have an eerie beauty: thanks to a natural protein, they emit a faint green glow. For decades, researchers have used that green fluorescent protein and similar molecules to light up ...