Why a chiral magnet is a direction-dependent street for electrons

RIKEN physicists have discovered for the first time why the magnitude of the electron flow depends on direction in a special ...

Earth’s Magnetic 'Weak Spot': What’s Really Going On, And Should We Worry?

Scientists discovered Earth’s magnetic field is weakening over the Atlantic Ocean, but what does that mean for life on the ...
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What is the Sun’s magnetic field, and why does it matter?

The Sun’s magnetic field is invisible to our eyes, but it quietly shapes everything from the shimmering auroras over the ...

Where is the true north? Magnetic north pole is drifting away from Canada — toward Russia

So the magnetic north pole is drifting away from Canada toward Russia. This continued in the year just passed, and the newest ...
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New magnetic state observed, hinting at denser and more reliable data storage

Researchers have identified a new magnetic state that blends stability with electrical readout, a key challenge in future ...

New method uses spin motion to control heat flow in magnetic materials

NIMS, in joint research with the University of Tokyo, AIST, the University of Osaka, and Tohoku University, have proposed a ...
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Can Magnets Actually Damage Your Electronics, Or Is It Just A Myth?

If you grew up around some of the earlier models of televisions and computers, you may have received at least one sternly-worded warning to never place a magnet near them. These warnings still persist ...

In Pursuit of the Monarch’s Magnetic Sense

The magnetic compass is the last unknown sense in migrating animals. For some scientists, the monarch butterfly is leading ...