When you look at a map, you can hazard a pretty good guess at where the North and South Poles are. However, because of the fluidity at the Earth’s core, our planet’s magnetic field is not stable, ...

The sun is on the verge of a significant event: a magnetic field reversal. What causes this switch in polarity, and is it dangerous for anything on Earth? Let's take a deep dive into the phenomenon of ...

Delving into the realm of geomagnetism and volcanology, scientists have unearthed a fascinating link between volcanic ash and ...

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When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Artist's illustration of Astrobotic's Griffin lunar lander and Astrolab's FLIP rover on the moon.