7 Ways Magnetic Field Invisible Force changed our lives
The magnetic field, an invisible force that surrounds magnets and moving electric charges, has captivated humanity for centuries. Its presence, first noted through the...
Apple’s Proposed Electromagnetic Induction System
Just as the auto industry is racing to find the perfect electric engine, the tech sector is in a similar race to find a...
The magnetic effect of light could let us harness the solar power without solar...
The researchers found a way to make an “optical battery,” said Stephen Rand, a professor in the departments of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science,...
Need for new magnet materials
Increasing demand and a shrinking supply of rare earth elements for magnets creates a perfect opportunity for a research team from Oak Ridge National...
The magnetism of superconductors
2011 marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery of superconductivity, the ability of some materials to conduct electricity with zero energy loss when cooled...
Harnessing ambient electromagnetic energy at very low cost
Researchers have discovered a way to capture and harness energy transmitted by such sources as radio and television transmitters, cell phone networks and satellite...
The Highest Magnetic Fields Are Created in Dresden
On June 22, 2011, the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf set a new world record for magnetic fields with 91.4 Tesla.
To reach this record, Sergei Zherlitsyn and...
Seoul Metropolitan Government to Run Wirelessly Recharging Electric Trams
The Open Leading Electric Vehicle & System, which debuted in March 2010, will begin running in earnest, after the completion of a test operation,...
Humble robin uses quantum physics?
Researchers have been investigating the mechanism which enables birds to detect the Earth's magnetic field to help them navigate over vast distances. This ability,...
Magnetic computers could achieve ultimate energy efficiency
Future computers may rely on magnetic microprocessors that consume the least amount of energy allowed by the laws of physics, according to an analysis...