“Be it known that I, NIKOLA TESLA... in the county and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Electromagnetic Motors.” This is the opening line of Nikola Tesla’s application at the US Patent Office filed October 20, 1888. Considered to be one of the most significant discoveries of our lifetimes, Tesla’s AC induction motor changed the world. Continue reading →
Though they’re simple in design, magnetic sweepers can immediately improve your standards of safety and efficiency. The reason: They quickly clear large areas of dangerous—and sometimes valuable—debris with minimal physical labor. Continue reading →
While magnets are capable of remarkable tasks, like lifting cars or moving trains, they typically pose little threat to the average human — when handled properly.
The same is true when multiple smaller magnets are used in close proximity. Because they’re so busy acting upon each other’s magnetic fields, they don’t combine to create an extreme outward force. Continue reading →
While neodymium magnets are pound-for-pound the strongest magnets available, extreme temperatures can alter the behavior of their atoms. As a result, their overall strength may fluctuate while they’re in use, creating potential hazards. Continue reading →
Earth’s core is mostly comprised of molten iron, a ferromagnetic element. However, iron alone does not make for a great magnetic field. It turns out iron gets some pretty crucial help from an old, elementary fried—nickel. Continue reading →
While last month’s solar eclipse was an unforgettable events for many Americans, most didn’t realize the sun had another trick up its sleeve. The first week of September saw a massive geomagnetic storm raging over the northern United States and southern Canada. While the storm proved harmless to people and electrical grids, it did treat many to a rare sighting of the northern lights, or aurora borealis. Continue reading →
Ever since the dawn of our species, humans have gazed up at the sky in wonder. What secrets do stars and moons and planets hold? What could they tell us about our own planet? What could they tell us about the universe at large? This general search for meaning is the driving force behind any of the sciences, astronomy notwithstanding. Continue reading →
Dangerous as it may be, the ocean has served as an important tool for mankind throughout history. Up until recently, the compass was our main ally in the fight against… getting lost. The compass has guided sailors across wide open expanses of briny waves as they search for new lands or known continents. It has been an indispensible tool that we fall rely on even today. Continue reading →
If you haven’t heard by now, there will be a total solar eclipse occurring Monday, August 21st. The Great American Eclipse will be viewable across the country at different times depending on your location. You can see a full map and times of full obscurity here. But what exactly happens during a full eclipse? Continue reading →
We love learning about new and exciting magnet-related findings and we hope you do, too! Always on the search for new information and discoveries, we keep a close eye on the leading magnetic research facilities to see what they’re up to. Today on our blog, we’ve rounded up a few of the most significant magnetic research institutions in America and highlighted some of their findings to give you a little sample of what these labs do and what their contributions to science have been. Continue reading →
“Be it known that I, NIKOLA TESLA... in the county and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Electromagnetic Motors.” This is the opening line of Nikola Tesla’s application at the US Patent Office filed October 20, 1888. Considered to be one of the most significant discoveries of our lifetimes, Tesla’s AC induction motor changed the world. Continue reading →
Though they’re simple in design, magnetic sweepers can immediately improve your standards of safety and efficiency. The reason: They quickly clear large areas of dangerous—and sometimes valuable—debris with minimal physical labor. Continue reading →
While magnets are capable of remarkable tasks, like lifting cars or moving trains, they typically pose little threat to the average human — when handled properly. The same is true when multiple smaller magnets are used in close proximity. Because they’re so busy acting upon each other’s magnetic fields, they don’t combine to create an extreme outward force. Continue reading →
While neodymium magnets are pound-for-pound the strongest magnets available, extreme temperatures can alter the behavior of their atoms. As a result, their overall strength may fluctuate while they’re in use, creating potential hazards. Continue reading →
Earth’s core is mostly comprised of molten iron, a ferromagnetic element. However, iron alone does not make for a great magnetic field. It turns out iron gets some pretty crucial help from an old, elementary fried—nickel. Continue reading →
While last month’s solar eclipse was an unforgettable events for many Americans, most didn’t realize the sun had another trick up its sleeve. The first week of September saw a massive geomagnetic storm raging over the northern United States and southern Canada. While the storm proved harmless to people and electrical grids, it did treat many to a rare sighting of the northern lights, or aurora borealis. Continue reading →
Ever since the dawn of our species, humans have gazed up at the sky in wonder. What secrets do stars and moons and planets hold? What could they tell us about our own planet? What could they tell us about the universe at large? This general search for meaning is the driving force behind any of the sciences, astronomy notwithstanding. Continue reading →
