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Scientists are asking meteorite hunters to refrain from using magnets to test the authenticity of their finds because this can destroy the specimen's magnetic memory, erasing valuable information ...

Led by researchers at Lancaster University, the international team showed that subtle electronic effects can greatly amplify ...

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New research reveals how cryptochromes, magnetite, and electromagnetic induction help animals detect magnetic cues and find ...