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

The quest for the world's strongest magnet faced a surprisingly violent problem: they kept exploding. At least, that was the issue facing a group of scientists at the National High Magnetic Field ...

At some point, you've probably heard the stern warning: Never put magnets near your electronics! It's advice so ingrained in tech culture that it feels like a law of physics. But is it true? Was it ...

President Donald Trump thinks no one knows what a magnet is. The polarizing president was in conversation with Fox News about the economy when he veered off track to discuss China and magnetic trains.

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 ...

The reason for copper's unique properties comes down to the configuration of its electrons. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Wires ...

The updated version of the World Magnetic Model was released on Dec. 17, with a new prediction of how the magnetic north pole will shift over the next five years. Here's why it was changed. When you ...

Elected officials, including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer and U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, shovel dirt during a groundbreaking event at Niron Magnetics’ new manufacturing facility in ...