It presents evidence that the planet's magnetic field covered only its southern half. The resulting lopsided magnetic field would match the imprint we see today, said the study's lead author, Chi Yan, ...

One of Earth's defining features is its magnetic field. It forms a protective shield against high-energy particles ejected by ...

Earth’s moving interior generates our planet’s magnetic field, an invisible shield that helps protect us and our atmosphere from harmful energy coming from space. This magnetic field has a ...

Venus, the second planet from the Sun, has a thick, opaque atmosphere, preventing optical-based telescopes and orbiting space ...

If true, it gives us new insight into the evolution of the planet." An artist's impression of Venus An artist's impression of Venus 3quarks/iStock / Getty Images Plus On Earth, convection occurs ...