Latest about magnetism
Why You (Probably) Shouldn't Worry About Earth's Magnetic Poles Flipping
Earth's magnetic poles, whatever they're doing, are not going to spark chaos and kill us all — a scenario making the rounds online right now.
Long-Lost Satellite Found by Amateur Astronomer
An amateur astronomer appears to have made contact with the Imager for Magnetopause-to-Aurora Global Exploration (IMAGE) satellite, which lost contact with NASA in 2005.
Man Dies in MRI Accident: How Does This Happen?
A man in India has reportedly died after being yanked toward a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine, according to news reports.
What Is Ultraviolet Light?
Ultraviolet light is a type of electromagnetic radiation. These high-frequency waves can damage living tissue.
'Hearing Voices' in Schizophrenia May Trace to Specific Brain Region
A new study suggests that stimulating a precise spot in patients' brains may ease symptoms of auditory hallucinations, or "hearing voices."
Storm Warning: Solar Outburst Could Scramble Earth's Communications
A solar flare and potential coronal mass ejection could black out some communications.
'Explosive Auroras': What Causes These Strobe Light Displays?
High-speed video of the northern lights has revealed why the glorious celestial shows sometimes flicker like strobe lights: It's all about the gases.
What is an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)?
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses powerful magnets to realign a body's atoms, which creates a magnetic field that a scanner uses to create a detailed image of the body.
