Sometimes great discoveries find the scientist. This is certainly the case with Dutch botanist Sebald Justinus Brugmans. Through a complex life with many careers, Brugmans contributed to an array of scientific fields including chemistry, medicine, botany, and physics. Continue reading →
All over the world, wind mills are appearing in skylines. Whether dotting the the tops of mountain ranges or standing tall over the ocean, windmills bring reliable energy without the air pollution involved in other forms of power. Continue reading →
If you’ve ever painted a room, you’re already familiar with some of the common roadblocks: nails from hung pictures need to be removed, holes need to be filled in, trim needs taping off, and drop cloths need to be ready to catch any splattered paint. Continue reading →
When working with tools, there’s nothing more frustrating than a tiny screw bouncing off the workbench and disappearing into a dark corner. That’s why many tool manufacturers sell magnetic-tipped screwdrivers. While these are wonderful tools, it doesn’t mean you need to go running off to the store for a new set. By using a simple magnetizer/demagnetizer, you can make the regular old screwdrivers you already own magnetic or nonmagnetic any time you’d like. Continue reading →
You probably don’t think twice when you set your recycling on the curb in the morning. While you head to work for the day, an enormous truck comes by and devours the plastic bottles and soup cans. The truck then takes these materials to a recycling center, a location often hidden somewhere on the outskirts of town. Continue reading →
When you turn on the office lights with the flip of a switch, you can thank a magnet. Or, to be more accurate, a whole lot of magnets. That’s because the electricity powering those lights is being created at a power plant that uses a series of magnets to generate electricity. Continue reading →
We’ve all received wedding invites or Christmas photos with magnetic backings to attach to our refrigerators. While these magnets can be easily mailed in an envelope without much risk involved, more powerful magnets can do a lot of damage if improperly mailed. Continue reading →
To say chemist and physicist Michael Faraday had an impact on our understanding of electromagnetism would be an understatement. In fact, he basically established the field of electromagnetic research. You don’t get a scientific law and a unit of measurement named after you for nothing! In our latest installment of the Magnetic Personalities series, we’re taking a look at this great scientist’s amazing life. Continue reading →
You’ve probably seen them before: ring-shaped magnets that look like washers with wedges cut out of the middle. These are countersunk magnets. Also called countersink magnets, the design is intentional—the wedge and hole exist so the countersunk magnet can be anchored in place by a single screw. Their strange design makes them extremely useful in the right situations. Continue reading →
The magnets industry is constantly evolving. Researchers are always tinkering with new metal combinations to bring cheaper, more reliable magnets to the market. But the focus on magnets doesn’t stop on the surface of the earth. Recently, the Department of Energy awarded $20 million to extract rare earth elements from old coal mines in the Appalachians — a major development considering we’ve long depended on China to supply us with rare earth materials. Continue reading →
Sometimes great discoveries find the scientist. This is certainly the case with Dutch botanist Sebald Justinus Brugmans. Through a complex life with many careers, Brugmans contributed to an array of scientific fields including chemistry, medicine, botany, and physics. Continue reading →
All over the world, wind mills are appearing in skylines. Whether dotting the the tops of mountain ranges or standing tall over the ocean, windmills bring reliable energy without the air pollution involved in other forms of power. Continue reading →
If you’ve ever painted a room, you’re already familiar with some of the common roadblocks: nails from hung pictures need to be removed, holes need to be filled in, trim needs taping off, and drop cloths need to be ready to catch any splattered paint. Continue reading →
When working with tools, there’s nothing more frustrating than a tiny screw bouncing off the workbench and disappearing into a dark corner. That’s why many tool manufacturers sell magnetic-tipped screwdrivers. While these are wonderful tools, it doesn’t mean you need to go running off to the store for a new set. By using a simple magnetizer/demagnetizer, you can make the regular old screwdrivers you already own magnetic or nonmagnetic any time you’d like. Continue reading →
You probably don’t think twice when you set your recycling on the curb in the morning. While you head to work for the day, an enormous truck comes by and devours the plastic bottles and soup cans. The truck then takes these materials to a recycling center, a location often hidden somewhere on the outskirts of town. Continue reading →
When you turn on the office lights with the flip of a switch, you can thank a magnet. Or, to be more accurate, a whole lot of magnets. That’s because the electricity powering those lights is being created at a power plant that uses a series of magnets to generate electricity. Continue reading →
We’ve all received wedding invites or Christmas photos with magnetic backings to attach to our refrigerators. While these magnets can be easily mailed in an envelope without much risk involved, more powerful magnets can do a lot of damage if improperly mailed. Continue reading →
