Observing ultrafast magnetic domain changes at the nanoscale with soft X-rays

Scientists at the Max Born Institute have developed a new soft X-ray instrument that can reveal dynamics of magnetic domains ...
Smithsonian Magazine

A Weak Spot in Earth’s Magnetic Field Is Growing, but Scientists Say Not to Worry. Here’s a Look at What Shields Us From Space Weather

Our planet’s magnetosphere has seen dramatic shifts across its history—even total reversals—but this recent wrinkle doesn’t ...
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Energy-efficient process delivers rare-earth element for magnets

Neodymium is a rare-earth element essential for producing the strongest permanent magnets, which are widespread in defense ...

Crayola magnetic cube toys sold at Michaels, Amazon voluntarily recalled

Thousands of Crayola-branded magnetic building cube toys are being voluntarily recalled due to a risk of magnet ingestion ...

Iron-based magnetic material achieves major reduction in core loss

A research team from NIMS, Tohoku University and AIST has developed a new technique for controlling the nanostructures and ...
Morning Overview on MSN

Can magnets really hurt electronics or is it a myth?

Warnings about magnets and gadgets have been passed down like tech folklore, often without much explanation. The reality is ...

CreateOn Crayola pip-Cubes recalled after magnets pose ingestion risk

Thousands of magnetic building cubes sold under a popular brand name are being recalled due to risk of ingestion. According ...
Morning Overview on MSN

Scientists uncover the secret magnetic behaviors of light

Light has always been described as an elegant partnership of electric and magnetic fields, yet for nearly two centuries ...

Crayola kits recalled nationwide over risk of 'serious injury or death'

A popular Crayola-branded magnetic building kit has been recalled nationwide over a risk of "serious injury or death" tied to ...

Chinese rare-earth dealers find ways to dodge Beijing’s export restrictions

Chinese rare-earth magnet companies are finding workarounds to their government’s onerous export restrictions, as they seek to keep sales flowing to Western buyers without falling afoul of Chinese ...
EurekAlert!

Breakthrough iron-based magnetic material achieves major reduction in core loss

A research team from NIMS, Tohoku University and AIST has developed a new technique for controlling the nanostructures and ...