Ph.D. student, Alfred Dal Din, has been exploring altermagnets for the last two years. This is yet another breakthrough that he has seen during his project. He comments, "To be among the first to see ...

A newly proposed quantum sensing technique could make it much easier to identify one of physics’ newest and most intriguing ...

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Scientists in Japan have confirmed that ultra-thin films of ruthenium dioxide belong to a newly recognized and powerful class of magnetic materials called altermagnets. These materials combine the ...

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It is not known when humans first noticed the attraction or repulsion between pieces of magnetic material. The first important device depending on these forces was the magnetic compass, which is ...

The U.S. national laboratories and universities, along with industrial partners, have a long history of leadership and have made critical contributions to the development of accelerator magnets for ...

Discover the unexpected magnetic properties of burnt matchsticks in this engaging science experiment. Watch as we demonstrate how charcoal and ash fragments from burnt matches are attracted to both ...

Explore a collection of fascinating science experiments that reveal the hidden world of magnetism and slow-motion physics. Watch as a water balloon burst is slowed down to showcase the effects of ...