You might expect a simple iron magnet to play second fiddle to the fancy rare-earth ones, but Niron Magnetics claims its iron ...

A team of scientists has discovered the first robust example of a new type of magnet--one that holds promise for enhancing the performance of data storage technologies. This "singlet-based" magnet ...

There is now a new addition to the magnetic family: thanks to experiments at the Swiss Light Source SLS, researchers have proved the existence of altermagnetism. The experimental discovery of this new ...

Magnetic separation systems began appearing in scrap yards after World War II when heavy duty shredders used for grinding automobiles started to pop up across the United States. The early magnetic ...

A team of physicists from New York University have discovered a brand-new type of magnet that differs from any other known to exist. Called a "singlet-based magnet," it was found within a compound of ...

Libor Šmejkal has a fondness for the artwork of M. C. Escher, whose work was often inspired by mathematics. One of Šmejkal’s favourite pieces is Horseman, a striking picture that features an elaborate ...

This holiday season, there's a huge safety risk inside a tiny package. Small, high-powered magnets are making a comeback, and can be found on store shelves and retailers online. These types of magnets ...