Magnetism

Humans have a 'magnetic sense' that lets our brains detect Earth’s magnetic field

So far, scientists had not considered the possibility that humans were magnetically-sensitive beings.

Scientists at IIT Hyderabad make IC chips off graphene for next gen digital devices

The popularity of digital devices has spurred the need for IC chips that are lightweight yet efficient.

Magnet hitting trampoline covered with iron filings shows invisible field lines

The magnet in the video is a powerful neodymium magnet, known colloquially as the Death Magnet.

Scientists find new element that has unique magnetic properties

Magnetic materials are very important in industry and modern technology and have been used for fundamental studies and in many everyday applications.

Astronomers find evidence of galactic magnetic fields formed early in galaxy's life

Astronomers observed a magnetic field of a similar strength and configuration to that seen in our own Milky Way in a galaxy five billion light-years away.