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Jun 25, 2026 at 18:00
Planet orbits so close to its star that their magnetic fields connect
For most of human history, our view of "close to the Sun" was defined by the orbit of Mercury, with its 88-day orbit and barren, baking surface. But from the...
May 28, 2026 at 18:00
How pigeons exploit magnetic fields for navigation
Scientists have long known that migrating birds and homing pigeons navigate in part by sensing the Earth's ...
May 3, 2026 at 13:00
This tiny, magnetic e-reader could stop you from doomscrolling
The Xteink X3 is a delightfully tiny, MagSafe-compatible e-ink reader that attaches to the back of your pho...