Additionally, ancient humans may have ramped up their use of ochre. This naturally occurring pigment is composed of iron ...

Scientists believe the Sun’s magnetic field could reverse within our lifetime, a natural cycle that occurs roughly every 11 years. While this solar polarity shift is not dangerous, it can impact ...

During a brief but dramatic chapter in Earth's history about 41,000 years ago, the planet’s magnetic field nearly collapsed.

Around 41,000 years ago, Earth’s magnetic field underwent a chaotic shift that temporarily weakened the planet’s natural ...

Although this event did not result in a complete reversal of the magnetic field, it did cause a significant weakening—down to just 10% of its current strength—allowing energetic particles from the Sun ...

About 41,000 years ago, Homo sapiens may have survived increased solar radiation caused by a weakening magnetic field by ...

Ancient homo sapiens may have benefitted from mineral-based sun protection, living in caves and even tailored clothing.

While the magnetic reversal didn't complete at the time, the magnetic field weakened to cause aurora ... a mineral that has sun-protective properties when applied to the skin, with greater frequency.