How does a compass work in space? From the moon to Venus, here’s how a compass would work beyond Earth’s magnetic field.

Earth's magnetic field dramatically ... German Research Center for Geosciences – is unlike anything you've ever heard. Generated by the swirling liquid metals in our planet's core, Earth's magnetic ...

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WITH its formidable, icy terrain and extreme temperatures, a war fought in the Arctic would be unlike anything many Nato troops have ever encountered, a former Finnish general has warned. Military ...

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Three MIT payloads will soon hitch a ride to the moon in a step toward establishing a permanent base on the lunar surface.In ...

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For example, an electric field is easily shielded by an object, such as a tree or a house, while a magnetic field is not. The presence of an electric field may cause a shock when touching a metal ...