Earth's magnetic field
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Why Earth's Magnetic Field Is WonkyScientists have wondered why the magnetic and geographic North Poles don't match up.
By Becky Oskin Published
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What If Earth's Magnetic Poles Flip?What will happen if or when the direction of Earth's magnetic field reverses, so that compasses point south?
By Natalie Wolchover Published
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Probe Peers Into Energetic Edge of Earth's AtmosphereData shedding light on auroras, how solar wind and Earth's magnetic field interact.
By Live Science Staff Published
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Amazing Navigation Skills Seen in Humpback WhalesThe whales' precision took them only 1 degree off the straight path.
By Charles Q. Choi Published
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In Photos: Tracking Humpback WhalesA project called The Great Whale Trail is tagging the behemoths of the sea as they make long-distance journeys.
By Live Science Staff Published
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Why Earth's Magnetic Field Flip-FlopsA new hypothesis on the origins of Earth's magnetic field could shed light on the reason it flip-flops.
By Clara Moskowitz Published
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Old Ship Logs Unlock Secrets About Earth's Magnetic FieldLogs suggest the decline in field strength is only a recent occurrence.
By Sara Goudarzi Published
