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

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

The aurora forecast for the evening of Nov. 12 has the view line dipping down over much of the northern United States. Aurora ...

Did you miss the northern lights on Nov. 11? You should be able to see the aurora borealis again tonight. Here's what to know ...

For nearly two centuries, physics textbooks have treated light as magnetically indifferent to the materials it passes through ...

Central Florida residents were treated to a rare light show Tuesday night as the aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, lit up ...

Simulations and satellite data reveal that Earth's magnetic field is more complex than scientists had thought. Scientists ...

A growing weak spot in the magnetic field surrounding the Earth could lead to satellite malfunction and even cause them to ...

The vibrant displays could be visible across much of the northern U.S., and as far south as Alabama and Northern California.

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 ...

Under the right conditions, the northern lights are visible near Los Angeles. Here's how to find out the next time the aurora ...