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Physicists Stuffed a Ghostly 'Skyrmion' Full of 'Antiskyrmions'
By Rafi Letzter published
The ghostly 'quasiparticles' have barely any material existence, but physicists are still managing to manipulate them into uncanny shapes.
Scientists Find Evidence That Your Brain Can Sense Earth's Magnetic Field
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
The Earth's magnetic field might be influencing the brain.
Water Molecules Bounce Around the Moon. Here's Why.
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
It's too hot to sit still
NASA Weighed the Wind Billowing Out of the Cigar Galaxy, and It's Unbelievably Massive
By Brandon Specktor published
There's a mighty wind a-blowin' out of the Cigar Galaxy, and it could teach astronomers how the first stars formed.
Earth's Magnetic Field and Wandering Poles
By Rachel Ross published
Earth's magnetic poles are rather inconsistent.
Solar Wind Leaves 'Sunburn' Scars on Lunar Surface, NASA Missions Reveals
By Samantha Mathewson published
People on Earth are familiar with the sun's powerful rays — but the moon suffers from sunburn, too.
A 'Dragon Aurora' Appeared in the Sky Over Iceland, and NASA Is a Little Confused
By Brandon Specktor published
Why did Maleficent suddenly appear over Iceland?
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