From galaxies to the Sun, new research explains how turbulent motion can produce large-scale magnetic fields that remain ...

Astronomers have discovered powerful magnetic fields steering gas, dust, and star formation in a dramatic galaxy merger.

All celestial bodies—planets, suns, even entire galaxies—produce magnetic fields, affecting such cosmic processes as the ...

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For years, scientists noticed that magnetic fields could improve steel, but no one knew exactly why. New simulations reveal that magnetism changes how iron atoms behave, making it harder for carbon ...

New computer simulations suggest the first magnetic fields that emerged after the Big Bang were much weaker than expected — containing the equivalent magnetic energy of a human brain. When you ...

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An ancient asteroid impact may be to blame. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. For decades, scientists have been trying to ...