Kinetic Magnetism: Quantum Motion of Atom Gives Rise to New Mechanism for Attraction and Repulsion

Medicine & Technology May 13, 2024

Physicists introduced microscopic origins of new quantum magnetism, which can significantly affect devices. Learn more about it in this article.

Lodestone: The Mineral That Introduced Magnetism to Ancient World

Apr 08, 2024

The history of electricity and magnetism starts with a special mineral which possesses mysterious properties. Read the article to learn more.

Light-Magnet Interaction Paves Way for High-Speed Memory Technology and Better Sensor Design

Jan 11, 2024

A previously unknown connection between light and magnetism promises tangible applications in various industries. Check this article to find out more.

Earth’s Magnetic Field Protects People From Radiation; What Happens When It Flips?

Nov 29, 2023

Earth's magnetic field shields us from radiation but can also flip and expose us to cosmic radiation. Continue reading to learn more.

Powerful Magnetic Fields of Cool Stars Could Render Exoplanets Uninhabitable, Study Reveals

Aug 14, 2023

Charged particle interactions and supercomputing-based models revealed some cool stars produce stellar solid winds that affect planets in habitable zones. Continue reading to learn more.

Tiny Metallic Particles Fill London Underground; Researchers Say These Could Enter One's Bloodstream

Jan 04, 2023

Researchers discover the presence of tiny metallic particles within the London Underground. These particles are small enough to enter the bloodstream. Read to know more about such findings.

New Magnetic Material Emulates Synapses of Neuron, Mimics How Information is Stored in the Brain

Nov 09, 2022

Researchers developed a magnetic material that can replicate how synapses of neurons work, and mimic learning that occurs in the brain during deep sleep. Read the article to learn more.

Solar System Estimated to Be Much Younger at 4.55 Billion Years Based on Magnetism Analysis

Aug 12, 2021

A new study unveiled an innovative technique that will help them study the early solar system through the use of magnetism.

Moon Lacks Magnetic Field for Nearly All Its History, but NASA Might Be Wrong

Aug 10, 2021

The idea that the moon possessed a magnetic shield was first proposed in the 1970s, based on examinations of lunar samples acquired during NASA's Apollo missions.

Physics Concept Explains How Social Distancing and Quarantine Mitigates COVID-19 Spread

Jun 24, 2021

Researchers from the Sao Paulo State University used physics concepts such as magnetism, percolation, and Bethe lattice to describe how social distancing and quarantine effectively reduces the spread of COVID-19

Forget Google Maps! Sharks Use Earth's Magnetic Fields to Travel from South Africa to Australia

May 07, 2021

Biologists have long believed that sharks rely on magnetic sensing to migrate across oceans. Someone finally figured out how to prove it.

New Mechanism Allows Electrical Control of the Magnetism in Nanodevices

Apr 04, 2021

A new class of magnetic nanodevices could soon have their magnetism electrically controlled after a new observation from physicists show a new kind of rotation - one that is possible in materials composed of light elements.

Did a Magnetic Field Reversal 42,000 Years Ago Cause Climate Disaster?

Feb 19, 2021

This ancient, well-preserved tree alive when the Earth's magnetic poles flipped helped scientists pin down the more precise timing of that event 42,000 years ago.

Can Lost Birds Read The Earth’s Magnetic Field To Find Their Way Back?

Feb 17, 2021

Migratory birds can get lost along the way despite doing one migration in their life. But birds can still find their way using the Earth's global magnetic field.

Tunable Heisenberg Model Based on “Ultracold Atoms” Observes New Quantum Behavior

Dec 17, 2020

A "tunable Heisenberg model" designed by physicists from MIT reveals the effect of magnetic forces at the quantum level, addressing the fundamental nature of magnetism and advancing the human understanding of one of the most common phenomena in nature.