In this short science demo, I show off ferrofluid, a liquid packed with tiny magnetic particles. Using simple magnets, I create dramatic spikes so you can actually see the invisible magnetic field in ...

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Most magnets have two poles: north and south, or positive and negative, in a familiar arrangement called a "dipole." But ...

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For decades, scientists have puzzled over why magnetic reconnection seems to occur at nearly the same speed in vastly different regions of space.

In September 2025, eight kilogrammes of recycled neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) powder, supplied by the University of Birmingham, was processed by Kolektor Mobility an engineering firm in Ljubljana, ...

In a new study, scientists have investigated the newly discovered class of altermagnetic materials for their thermal properties, offering insights into the distinctive nature of altermagnets for ...

A fun and engaging Year 3 Science resource designed to support teaching and learning about magnets and magnetic forces. This resource includes a range of activities and questions covering key areas of ...