Pigeons and other birds can do it. So can sea turtles and spiny lobsters, moths and mole rats, gray whales and big brown bats ...

A nuclear fusion experiment at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has set a record for the strongest steady magnetic field confining a plasma, ushering in new hope that forthcoming demonstration ...

Certain substances can become magnetic when exposed to an external magnetic field. Magnetic susceptibility measures how ...

Designing predictable nuclear fusion reactors requires highly accurate computer models, yet existing simulations often ...

Pipistrelle bats have a magnetic compass and calibrate it at sunset, according to a new study. An international team of researchers led by the University of Oldenburg has used behavioral experiments ...

PPPL’s new National Spherical Torus Experiment-Upgrade will play an important role in the Department of Energy's Fusion ...

Discover the unexpected magnetic properties of burnt matchsticks in this engaging science experiment. Watch as we demonstrate ...

So how hot is it in Tallahassee? Even the world's largest magnetic laboratory had to take a breather. The National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, known mostly as the "MagLab," was forced to briefly ...

Create your own magnetic slime and discover how ferromagnetic materials interact with magnetic fields. You'll learn about magnetism, viscosity, and chemical reactions while making a fascinating ...

Astrophysical plasmas have the remarkable ability to preserve magnetic topology, which inevitably gives rise to the accumulation of magnetic energy within stressed regions including current sheets.

In order to improve the detection efficiency and accuracy of microfluidic chip, a magnetic beads preset technology were designed by using double permanent magnets as external magnetic field and the ...

This activity is part of the Science Friday Sun Camp collection! The Sun generates an incredible amount of energy, energy that you can see and feel as light and heat. Other forms of energy from the ...