Tiny highly uniform magnetic fields are known to pervade the universe, influencing various cosmological processes. To date, ...

Magnets hold objects, move motors, and guide data — all without touching anything. This video explains how magnetic fields work and why magnets are essential in so many devices. A clear and simple ...

At the smallest scales of matter, nature behaves in ways that feel almost counterintuitive. Individual particles follow simple rules, but when they interact together, entirely new behaviors can ...

For a few brief nights each year, you get a rare chance to watch a monster blink. The Event Horizon Telescope collaboration has released new, detailed views of M87*, the supermassive black hole at ...

Kailh has revealed its Aurora series magnetic (Hall effect) switches, expanding its lineup with a focus on aesthetics, ...

You can probably name all the essential electrician tools by heart, but these uncommon picks make a great addition to any ...

A new radio survey reveals that the Milky Way’s magnetic field is intricate, widespread, and deeply connected to how the galaxy is organized.

In a world filled with high-tech robotics kits and programmable gadgets, one artist decided ...

Earth’s magnetic field can linger in a weakened, unstable state for tens of thousands of years before fully flipping.

In some quantum materials, which are materials governed by quantum mechanical effects, interactions between charged particles (i.e., electrons) can prompt the creation of quasiparticles called anyons, ...

“Enceladus, Saturn’s small icy moon, is famous for its water geysers, but its actual impact and interaction with the giant planet has remained partly unknown. This result from Cassini transforms our ...

Philadelphia school leaders want to close several magnet schools and funnel more students into neighborhood high schools. But families say they oppose the proposal.