The D’Onghia magnetic shielding crew hat, or CREW HaT, is a system that uses electromagnetic coils to deflect cosmic radiation from astronauts. The system consists of: A ring of electrical coils ...

Researchers in Kenya are seeking to reduce the influence of the Geomagnetic field on PV panel performance by replacing aluminum module frames with a steel cage. They have specified they have been ...

A particle detector being prepared for launch Friday aboard space shuttle Endeavour is intended to answer some fundamental questions about physics, but it has a practical side as well — testing a way ...

A theoretical new paper argues that atmospheric metal pollution from falling space junk could create an invisible conductive shield around our planet that might weaken our magnetosphere. However, ...

Over 40,000 years ago, Earth’s magnetic field underwent a full reversal, a rare phenomenon in which the North and South ...

Humans have long dreamed of setting foot on Mars or beyond, and the advances by companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin means perhaps the dream could be closer than ever to becoming reality. But as it ...

Earth's magnetic field protects the surface from solar wind and cosmic radiation. However, according to a new study about 42,000 years ago, this shield failed, leading to widespread environmental ...

NASA claimed the magnetic shield is weakening at 5% per decade, so what percentage is left as of today? originally appeared on Quora: the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn ...

January 15, 2014 – Mouser Electronics, Inc. is the first to stock and ship the new flexible magnetic shielding sheets from Würth Electronics. Würth Flexible Ferrite Sheets can be applied to any ...