Magnet Science, Research & History
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Chinese Researchers Develop Magnetic Microbots for the Body
It sounds like something out of a science fiction film: microscopic robots filled with drugs injected into the body and guided by electromagnetism to affected areas. -
Quantum Spin Liquid: A Different Kind of Magnetism
Not everybody understands the science behind magnetism, but most have a basic sense of how rare Earth magnets work. -
Magnetic Fields Help NASA Learn the Whereabouts of Voyager 1
In 1977, the Voyager 1 spacecraft was launched into space with the purpose of exploring Jupiter and Saturn, according to NASA. -
How to Identify a Magnet's North and South Poles
It doesn't matter if you have neodymium magnets or samarium cobalt magnets - every magnet has a north and south pole. -
Market for Permanent Magnets Expected to Grow in the Years Ahead
There are many uses for permanent magnets across industries. -
Magnetic Fields Help Sockeye Salmon Find Their Way Home
Anyone who is familiar with the sockeye salmon's lifecycle may think the fish is pretty bright, or at least has a great memory. -
Pop Culture Loves Magnetism
Not everybody is an expert on rare Earth magnets or can tell the difference between neodymium magnets and samarium cobalt magnets. -
What Role Magnetic Fields Play in the Creation of the Northern Lights
You may have never seen the Northern Lights, but you've probably seen photos or videos of this natural light show in the night sky.
