Both types can give false readings. Magnetic options only work if nails or screws are present and in the right place, while ...

Puzzling effects Two quantum simulations have revealed unexpected behaviour at quantum phase transitions. (Courtesy: Shutterstock/Inna-Bigun) Unexpected behaviour at phase transitions between ...

Astronomers have finally unlocked a crucial piece of the planet formation puzzle by detecting the magnetic fingerprint of a young star’s protoplanetary disk. Using ALMA, researchers observed how dust ...

Researchers created platinum-mixed metallic magnetic nanofilms that are 5x more efficient -- the ultimate energy-saving solution.

In fact, the discovery actually supports a key part of the theory about how chorus waves work. Using data from the Magnetospheric Multiscalar satellites, Liu and colleagues measured the distribution ...

Even in the fuzzy, probabilistic world of quantum physics, though, there’s a limit on how small you can go. Both ...

This is an article from Curious Kids, a series for children. The Conversation is asking kids to send in questions they’d like an expert to answer. All questions are welcome – serious, weird or wacky!

After reading the first part of our recycling guide, you’re a sorting expert. You’ve put your pizza box in the paper ...

Earth's magnetic poles are shifting unpredictably, with rapid drifts and weakening fields raising questions about a possible future reversal and its global effects.

So much for a rematch. The Detroit Lions will host the NFC's newest challenger for their first playoff game of the 2024 season. The Lions (15-2) host the Washington Commanders (13-5) in the NFC ...

Coronal holes are not to be confused with sunspots; while both appear as dark patches on the sun, sunspots occur in the ...

Chilean astronomers have observed a cataclysmic variable known as V1425 Aql. As a result, they have found that this system ...