magnetism

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Potential uses include micro and nanoelectromechanical systems, where wear limits device lifespan, as well as magnetic bearings, vibration isolation systems, and ultra-thin magnetic materials where motion and magnetism are closely linked.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

"Because of their stability and extremely small size, these vortices offer a new route to controlling magnetism at the nanoscale and provide insight into universal topological physics in two-dimensional systems."

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

Now researchers report in Nature Nanotechnology that magnetism can also behave in surprising ways under these conditions.

From Science Daily • Mar. 2, 2026

Although many Apollo samples showed strong magnetism, some scientists argued that the Moon's small core, which measures only about 1/7th of its radius, would have struggled to sustain a powerful magnetic field.

From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026

De Magnete had a direct influence on Galileo, who was inspired by the book to carry out his own investigations of magnetism, and who described Gilbert as the founder of the experimental method of science.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin