(CNN) — If you are using your smartphone to navigate, your system just got a crucial update. Scientists have released a new model tracking the position of the magnetic north pole, revealing that the ...

It's time to recalibrate the navigation systems on ships, airplanes, as the position of the magnetic North Pole is officially being changed, continuing its shift away from Canada and towards Siberia.

The rapid movement of Earth’s magnetic north pole has puzzled scientists in recent years, as it has shifted from its usual position in the Canadian Arctic toward Siberia. This phenomenon, which has ...

In mid-December of 2024, scientists officially updated the World Magnetic Model (WMM), which helps keep track of our planet’s magnetic north and its chaotic and relatively unpredictable movements.

Earth is fortunate in having a magnetic field: it protects the planet and its life from harmful cosmic radiation. Other planets in our solar system—such as Mars—are constantly bombarded by charged ...

The magnetic north pole is once again on the move, and this time it’s edging even closer to Siberia. Scientists have just released an updated version of the World Magnetic Model (WMM), marking the ...