Magnetism
![The shape of Earth's magnetic field is the result of both the planet's north and south magnetic poles as well as the stream of particles coming from the sun.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LurgQf6RKWrqgwcW7t9GqU-320-80.jpg)
Magnets, those objects that attract or repel each other, are more than staples of your refrigerator door. They are found in just about every laptop and the force they produce protects Earthlings from some lethal radiation from space. Live Science keeps up with the most interesting discoveries related to magnets and magnetism.
Latest about magnetism
![Geomagnetic field around planet Earth in space. Elements of this image furnished by NASA.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VQsLFJpkzLTrShQ5Ja4zN4-320-80.jpg)
'A force more powerful than gravity within the Earth': How magnetism locked itself inside our planet
By Frank Close published
"As the magma cooled to form what is today the world's solid outer crust, magnetism was locked into minerals containing iron, such as magnetite."
![Network and data connection on a dark blue background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e3giUrxCpBYroAG73YEM9B-320-80.jpg)
Weird magnetic 'skyrmion' quasiparticle could be used as a bit in advanced computing memory
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
Scientists want to replace electrons with so-called 'nanobubbles' — or skyrmions — to store data more densely and efficiently in advanced memory components that would replace RAM and flash storage.
![Close-up of two new computer RAM Memory module on a wooden table.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MA6FpPdFcWQsUPSwTAXrZH-320-80.jpg)
Ultrafast laser-powered 'magnetic RAM' is on the horizon after new discovery
By Drew Turney published
Researchers have found an elemental physical interaction between light and magnetism that might lead to the next generation of computing memory.
![Navstar-2F GPS satellite](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wLynBQHVYjzCjMNk8e8zLC-320-80.jpg)
8 ways you can see Einstein's theory of relativity in real life
By Jesse Emspak last updated
Reference Relativity is one of the most famous scientific theories of the 20th century, but how well does it explain the things we see in our daily lives?
![Macro of electrical copper coil transformer.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TpquXJmsntiQwNjWD87dC5-320-80.jpg)
Is copper magnetic?
By Victoria Atkinson published
The reason for copper's unique properties comes down to the configuration of its electrons.
![3D rendering of Planet Earth's magnetic field.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QUJs2g6VnAxFcskb6oUpT5-320-80.jpg)
Why does Earth have magnetic poles?
By Joanna Thompson published
Earth is the only rocky body in the inner solar system with strong magnetic poles. But where do these poles come from, and what do they do?
![A still image of the solar tornado rising above the sun.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pkwjxGshi2uar3fVydUS7k-320-80.jpg)
Gigantic 'solar tornado' taller than 14 Earths raged for 3 days. What caused it?
By Harry Baker published
A massive solar tornado recently towered over the sun's north pole for three days. The plasma twister was created by a rapidly rotating magnetic field.
![Paranormal Haunting](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/R7W5FxrZa2UUMTwQcsGVFf-320-80.jpg)
Science of the Paranormal: Can You Trust Your Own Mind?
By Stephanie Pappas last updated
A trip through the scientific research into paranormal experiences leads directly to the human brain.
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