Explore the fascinating world of clean energy with this step-by-step DIY magnetic generator build. Learn how everyday items like a CD, magnets, and copper coil can generate electricity using the ...

Since their relatively recent appearance on the commercial scene, rare-earth magnets have made quite a splash in the public imagination. The amount of magnetic energy packed into these tiny, shiny ...

Discover how to build a DIY magnetic stirrer from basic materials in this easy-to-follow tutorial. Perfect for mixing tea, coffee, or even for science experiments, this homemade magnetic stirrer uses ...

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The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. All the magnets you have ever interacted with, such as the tchotchkes stuck to your refrigerator door, are magnetic for the same reason.

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 ...

“Introduction to Magnetism” provides a thorough overview of magnetism and how it relates to electricity. Magnetism is a force of attraction and repulsion that occurs when the molecules in a material ...

The potential of quantum technology is huge but is today largely limited to the extremely cold environments of laboratories. Now, researchers have succeeded in demonstrating for the very first time ...