The engineering of optically synthesized magnetic fields allows neutral atoms to emulate charged behavior, paving the way for ...

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Scientists studying Earth's magnetic field have discovered that its electric heartbeat flows in the opposite direction from ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University researchers have developed patent-pending one-dimensional boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) containing spin qubits, or spin defects. The BNNTs are more sensitive ...

Magnetic fields play an important—if sometimes underappreciated—part in planetary systems. Without a strong magnetic field, planets can end up as a barren wasteland like Mars, or they could indirectly ...

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Create your own magnetic slime and discover how ferromagnetic materials interact with magnetic fields. You'll learn about magnetism, viscosity, and chemical reactions while making a fascinating ...

A powerful geomagnetic solar storm is helping to unveil northern lights across the United States. Here's how auroras become visible.