Voyager 2 encountered Uranus’ magnetosphere in an unusual state—almost devoid of plasma. Scientists initially believed this revealed a unique property of the planet’s magnetic field.

Uranus' magnetic field acts in a very different way from other planets. Understanding its nature could be key to finding alien life in the future. You can read more about the scientists' findings ...

25, 2024 — When Voyager 2 flew by Uranus and Neptune 40 years ago, astronomers were surprised that it detected no global dipole magnetic fields, like Earth's. The explanation: the ice giants are ...

NASA has found something on Uranus and Neptune. The ice giants of the solar system have long been enigmas for science.

Possible Impact on Magnetic Field and Atmosphere The solar storm may have temporarily disrupted Uranus’ magnetic field and caused atmospheric material to be swept away, possibly skewing the ...