Learn more about loggerhead turtles’ ability to feel the magnetic field throughout their migrations — an ability that they’ve ...

American scientists have discovered that hatchling loggerhead turtles feel the Earth’s magnetic field to tell them where they ...

In 1882, the French Naturalist Camille Viguier was among the first to propose the existence of a magnetic sense. His ...

Loggerhead hatchlings travel thousands of miles guided by an astonishing built-in navigation system that uses the Earth’s magnetic field. Scientists trained young turtles to “dance” in response to ...

Loggerhead turtles are able to sense Earth's magnetic field in two ways, but it wasn't clear which sense the animals use to ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) are pretty loyal marine ...

One of Earth's defining features is its magnetic field. It forms a protective shield against high-energy particles ejected by the Sun and thus arguably has provided life with a safer place to grow ...

Long before galaxies sparkled in the sky or stars took shape, invisible forces stirred in the early Universe. One of those forces—magnetism—emerged in ways scientists are only now beginning to ...