The study, published in the journal Physical Review Research, builds on work the team conducted back in 2016 and an idea ...

For nearly two centuries, scientists have wondered if Earth’s rotation through its magnetic field could produce electricity.

According to scientists, this ambipolar electric field is thought to be just as crucial to Earth as both gravity and ...

While we go about our days the Earth is constantly rotating through its own magnetic field. Now, experts claim it is possible ...

As global energy consumption increases, meeting the rising need for energy and resources while limiting the detrimental CO2 emissions has become crucial for ...

This story was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center. It is part four in a four-part series. Read part one here, part two here and part three here. Correction: This article has been ...

The explosion released elements heavier than iron—like gold and platinum—through a process known as rapid neutron capture ...

In a controversial experiment, physicists investigated whether we could harness the Earth's rotational energy to generate electricity.

Scientists have revealed a hidden trigger of lightning that could resolve a centuries-old weather mystery. Earth is struck by ...

In theory, as Earth spins through its magnetic field, any conductive material placed on its surface should experience a force ...

A new study reports that researchers have successfully used a meticulously designed cylinder to harness electricity as it ...

The fate of the universe hinges on the balance between matter and dark energy: the fundamental ingredient that drives its accelerating expansion.