Magnetism
Latest about magnetism

What is electromagnetic radiation?
By Jim Lucas published
Reference Electromagnetic radiation is a form of energy that includes radio waves, microwaves, X-rays and gamma rays, as well as visible light.

What is magnetism? Facts about magnetic fields and magnetic force
By Jim Lucas, Paul Sutter published
Reference Magnetism is a force of nature produced by moving electric charges.

'Cosmic monster' star spits energy with the force of a billion suns
By Mindy Weisberger published
Scientists just collected the first measurements of violent eruptions in extremely dense magnetic stars called magnetars.

1st 'atom tornado' created from swirling vortex of helium atoms
By Ben Turner published
Physicists have created the first-ever atomic vortex beam — a swirling tornado of atoms and molecules with mysterious properties that have yet to be understood.

One of Earth's nearest stars may be a dark matter factory
By Adam Mann published
A hunt for hypothetical axions streaming from Betelgeuse turns up empty but helps physicists set constraints on their properties.

Physicists trap ultracold plasma in a magnetic bottle for the 1st time
By Ben Turner published
Scientists want to use it to learn more about the sun and nuclear fusion.

Venus flytraps produce magnetic fields when they eat
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
These carnivorous plants generate tiny magnetic signals when they clamp down on insects.
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