Your navigation system just got a critical update, one that happens periodically because Earth’s magnetic north pole keeps moving. Here’s what to know.

As sunspots emerge on the sun's surface close to its equator, their orientations will match the old magnetic field, while sunspots forming closer to the poles will have a magnetic field matching the ...

With the right preparations and technological solutions in place, aviation would continue to operate safely, even during a ...

A perfectly preserved ancient tree fossil offered scientists an unprecedented view into a moment 42,000 years ago when the Earth’s magnetic field went haywire. The compelling 2021 study tells the ...

Check your compass again — Earth’s north magnetic pole is moving toward Siberia ... GPS-enabled phones to nuclear submarines. “The current behaviour of magnetic north is something that ...

As the fluid dynamics of the core change, the magnetic pole shifts over time in a process known as the geodynamo. Now, something unusual seems to be happening. “The current behavior of magnetic ...

Understanding the Mystique of Magnetic Pole Shifts Magnetic pole shifts, a subject shrouded in both fascination and fear, ...

so does Earth's magnetic field, meaning the North (and South) Poles are also constantly on the move. If you're using a compass or a GPS system, knowing exactly where these points are is crucial. "The ...

Scientists have released a new model tracking the position of the magnetic north pole, revealing that the ... is mostly an extrapolation given our current knowledge of the Earth’s magnetic ...

Check your compass again – Earth’s north magnetic pole is moving toward Siberia ... GPS-enabled phones to nuclear submarines. “The current behaviour of magnetic north is something that ...