This year, for the first time in history, we got the first image of the polar region of the Sun. The European Space Agency’s ...

In a striking new view from space, the European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter has given scientists their first close-up ...

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On September 22, the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Steady High Magnetic Field Laboratory (CHMFL) sustained the strongest magnetic field using a resistive magnet, at 42.02 tesla. This surpasses the ...

Developed over 70 years ago, the stellarator has long been ignored in favor of options like tokamak reactors. It might be time for its 'quasiaxisymmetry' to shine. By Andrew Paul Published Apr 5, 2024 ...

For the first time, scientists have imaged an entirely new form of magnetism called altermagnetism. The researchers used cutting-edge x-ray techniques to visualize and fine-tune this novel magnetic ...

Researchers have achieved a major breakthrough by generating quantum spin currents in graphene—without relying on bulky magnetic fields. By pairing graphene with a magnetic material, they unlocked a ...

Two German physicists have reimagined how to create powerful and uniform magnetic fields using compact permanent magnets. By overcoming the limitations of the well-known Halbach array, which works ...

Producing oxygen is tricky under weightless conditions in space. But the addition of a simple magnet can simplify the process of electrolysis, scientists report. The electrolysis system aboard the ...

The element bismuth can "float" between magnets due to magnetic levitation. What's the science behind this phenomenon? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.