The needle of a compass has guided humanity for centuries, pointing unerringly toward the magnetic north. But what happens ...

The Earth's magnetic field is a dynamic force that plays a crucial role in various aspects of our lives, including navigation systems and the planet's overall geomagnetic stability. Recent ...

Ancient Homo sapiens may have benefited from sunscreen, tailored clothes and the use of caves during the shifting of the magnetic North Pole over Europe about 41,000 years ago, new University of ...

The updated version of the World Magnetic Model was released on Dec. 17, with a new prediction of how the magnetic north pole will shift over the next five years. Here's why it was changed. When you ...

If you ever travel back in time to hang out with Homo sapiens around 41,000 years ago, pack some sunscreen – or better yet, a tailored outfit, and seek out a cave shelter. New research from the ...