A new trick for illuminating the internal ordering within a special type of magnet could help engineers build better memory-storage devices. Developed by RIKEN physicists, this technique could make ...

Discover how sea turtles navigate the ocean using their internal GPS and learn about their magnetic field perception.

Loggerhead turtles “dance” when exposed to food-associated magnetic fields, and their magnetic map may help them return to specific areas after long migrations.

This week, see what makes loggerhead sea turtles “dance,” track a cosmic “ghost particle,” uncover an ancient basilica, and more.

The turtles danced with the most enthusiasm in the tank when they knew they would get food. This was "strong evidence" that ...

Sea turtles navigate using Earth's magnetic field like a GPS. Scientists found they learn and remember magnetic locations.

Magnet therapy is a system based on the idea that our bodies form an electro-magnetic field that respond to the healing power of magnets. This is because iron makes up about four per cent of our ...

Earth’s magnetic field is detected by species across the animal kingdom, but new research suggests that sea turtles may be using it in a different way.

This new research provides the first concrete evidence that loggerhead turtles hone this remarkable ability. This superpower ...

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Here's how a magnetic reversal could affect aviation: 1. Magnetic Navigation Systems Magnetic compasses, which are a fundamental navigation tool in aviation, rely on Earth's magnetic field to ...