Long theorized but never observed, the first known “planet with a death wish” is described by Ilin and her colleagues in a ...

Modern low-power solutions to computer memory rely heavily on the manipulation of the magnetic properties of materials.

Angular momentum is a fundamental quantity in physics that describes the rotational motion of objects. In quantum physics, it ...

The clingy planet orbits so close to its star, it triggers powerful explosions of radiation that eat away at its atmosphere.

Did you know Earth's magnetic field is on the move? Recent studies reveal it's shifting at an astonishing rate—10 times ...

The research team has identified atacamite as a material with magnetocaloric properties. Natural crystals have long ...

A fluffy, Jupiter-sized planet may be triggering deadly flares from its star, leading to the slow destruction of its own atmosphere.

Two German physicists have reimagined how to create powerful and uniform magnetic fields using compact permanent magnets. By ...

The near $16-million reduction would impact "our national security, global positioning, and economic growth," wrote U.S.Rep.

Earth’s magnetic field has correlated with fluctuations in atmospheric oxygen, according to a newly released study.

It is possible to make a material emit more radiation than it absorbs, violating the laws of physics in a way that could make energy-harvesting devices more efficient ...

Scientists convert Earth's magnetic field collapse from 41,000 years ago into chilling audio, revealing ancient cosmic ...