The encouraging discovery could indicate the presence of a magnetic field and the potential for alien life.
Scientists believe that a historic reversal of the Earth's magnetic field may have proven catastrophic.
The results of a recent experiment suggest that it is not just animals that can sense our planet's magnetism.
Thanks to a weakening of the Earth's magnetic field, the magnetic north pole is moving away from Canada.
Scientists now believe that humans, like birds, may be able to sense the Earth's magnetic field.
A new study has revealed that our planet's protective magnetic field almost disappeared 565 million years ago.
The huge object is 12.7 times the mass of Jupiter and has a magnetic field 200 times more powerful.
In recent years, the magnetic field that surrounds and protects our planet has been gradually weakening.
NASA scientists have revealed the existence of an invisible magnetic tail trailing behind the Red Planet.
Scientists have put forward a plan to terraform Mars by surrounding the planet with a magnetic field.
Scientists have managed to create a device that can transmit a magnetic field from one place to another.
The next reversal of the Earth's magnetic field could happen within the next couple of thousand years.
The periodic reversal of the Earth's magnetic field may play a key role in mass extinction events.
NASA has announced that the long-awaited reversal of the sun's magnetic poles has finally taken place.
The Sun's poles will soon be swapping places as the magnetic field turns completely upside-down.
Astronomers have identified what appears to be the most powerful magnetic field in the known universe.
NASA believes that the Sun's magnetic field will soon undergo a significant but harmless change.
The Earth's magnetic field may flip every few thousand years due to lopsided growth of the planet's core.
NASA plans to launch four spacecraft to investigate hidden portals in the magnetic field of the Earth.
It still isn't clear how pigeons are able to detect magnetic fields to help them navigate when flying.