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Researchers from Ural Federal University and University of Edinburgh have developed a new theory on the collective behavior of magnetic nanoparticles for cancer treatment. Their computer simulations show that particles interact and influence each other, producing a unique effect that is not described by traditional Debye theory.
Researchers at Ames Laboratory have stabilized skyrmions without an external magnetic field, observing their behavior over time, temperature, and magnetic field. This breakthrough provides a solid foundation for theorists to better understand the phenomenon.
Researchers at NC State University have created 3D-printed flexible mesh structures that can be controlled with applied magnetic fields while floating on water. The structures can also mimic the properties of water striders and have potential applications as soft robots or tissue scaffolds.
MIT researchers have developed a new NMR technique that enhances sensitivity, enabling the analysis of complex protein structures in minutes. This breakthrough could provide insights into Alzheimer's and other diseases by studying amyloid beta protein and membrane-bound proteins.
Researchers found that magnetite in Hadean zircons is likely a secondary deposit, formed after crystallization, precluding analysis of the Earth's earliest magnetic field. The presence of secondary magnetite indicates that a magnetic field may have existed during the Hadean Eon, but more evidence is needed to confirm this.
A new multilayer structure with an enhanced magnetoresistance ratio enables the creation of highly sensitive magnetic field sensors. This breakthrough could measure brain activity at room temperature with millisecond resolution.
Researchers from RIKEN and JAXA use ALMA radio observatory to measure magnetic field strengths near two supermassive black holes. The findings reveal that the magnetic fields are insufficient to heat coronae to one billion degrees Celsius, contradicting previous assumptions.
Saturn's iconic rings are being pulled into the planet by gravity, draining an Olympic-sized swimming pool in half an hour. The research suggests the ring system will be gone in 300 million years, with some particles also falling onto Saturn's geysers from moon Enceladus.
Researchers discovered that an inhomogeneous magnetic field affects the magnetization reversal mechanism of exchange-coupled structures, increasing sensitivity of magnetic field detectors. The study reveals a step-wise hysteresis loop and changes in the shape of the loop with varying magnetic field gradients.
Researchers at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory found that twisted magnetic field lines in black holes create the most powerful particle accelerators in the universe. This process can accelerate electrons and protons to extreme energies, resulting in cosmic rays with unprecedented powers.
A recent study reveals that Fe3Sn2 exhibits nematic electronic state and giant magnetization-driven energy shift, shedding new light on the presence of spin-orbit coupling in kagome lattices. The research also shows that the material can be manipulated to change its electron energy structure through tuning the magnetic field.
Researchers induce transformation between meron-antimeron and skyrmion lattices using magnetic field. The ability to manipulate nanometer-scale spin textures is key to developing next-generation spintronics with low power consumption.
Scientists have created microscopic three-dimensional polymer shapes that can be programmed to move in any direction in response to multiple types of stimuli. These microstructures could lead to the creation of more efficient solar panels that turn to follow the sun.
A research group at Osaka University has observed magnetic reconnection driven by electron dynamics for the first time in a laboratory setting. The study uses high-power lasers to create plasma conditions similar to those found in space, allowing researchers to investigate electron-scale phenomena alongside macroscopic structures.
Researchers have discovered a way to create artificial magnetic fields using graphene sheets with a twist, enabling the control of electronic properties through electrical fields. This breakthrough has clear technological potential and could lead to new materials with unique properties.
Researchers have used magnetoencephalography to measure magnetite levels in the human brain, which could lead to new studies on its role in neurodegenerative diseases. The study found greater accumulation of magnetite in the brains of older individuals, primarily in the hippocampus.
Scientists have defied the long-held principle of magnetic coupling by creating a device that behaves like an electric diode, potentially leading to improved wireless power transfer technologies. This breakthrough could enhance the efficiency of recharging phones, laptops, and cars.
Researchers discovered a two-dimensional material that can become a magnetic topological insulator even without an external magnetic field. The material, chromium triiodide (CrI3), exhibits collective spin excitations called magnons, which behave similarly to photon waves.
Researchers at the University of New Hampshire have captured a rare event involving magnetic reconnection, a process that produces a quick but mighty explosion in the Earth's magnetotail. This is the first time scientists have been able to track the details of this energy conversion process using unprecedented speed and resolution.
Researchers from PPPL presented their work on controlling plasma instabilities in fusion reactions, enabling high-performance plasmas. They also explored the formation of stars and planets through experiments on black hole magnetorotational instability.
Scientists at ITMO University and Lebedev Physical Institute create a microwave antenna that creates a uniform magnetic field in large volume, enabling super-sensitive magnetic field detectors. The device uses nanodiamonds with defects to achieve coherent control of electronic spins, improving magnetometer sensitivity.
Researchers at DIII-D National Fusion Facility have developed a revolutionary new technique to cool a fusion reactor, reducing the risk of disruptions and producing runaway electrons. The 'inside-out' cooling approach uses boron dust injected into the plasma to evenly radiate away energy.
Researchers at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory found that plasma turbulence could amplify magnetic fields to dynamical strengths in a hot, dilute plasma, such as those residing within clusters of galaxies. This discovery provides a possible answer to one of the most important unsolved problems in plasma astrophysics.
Scientists are working on a new, powerful magnet design using high-temperature superconductors to build the world's first energy-producing fusion experiment. The goal is to achieve a net energy gain by 2025 and make fusion a viable source of clean energy.
Researchers from MAGPIE laboratories simulate stellar winds interacting with planetary magnetic fields, reproducing magnetopause formation and low-pressure regions. Laboratory experiments utilize intense electric pulses to create high-speed plasma plumes that interact with targets having magnetic fields.
Researchers blast trapped electrons with laser pulses to generate a cascade of particles, shedding light on astrophysical plasmas and potential industrial applications.
Researchers successfully employed microwaves to suppress Alfvén waves in plasmas, a crucial step towards harnessing clean and nearly limitless energy through fusion. The study, conducted at the DIII-D National Fusion Facility and ASDEX-Upgrade facility, demonstrates the potential of using electron cyclotron waves to control wave activity.
Researchers at Michigan Tech have developed a new approach to high-frequency MRI machines by using radio frequency probes inspired by microstrip patch antennas. These designs increase MRI resolution and provide uniform magnetic fields, leading to better images.
Researchers found that the Biermann effect can sever magnetic field lines, triggering magnetic reconnection. The discovery was made through computer simulations of high-energy-density plasma experiments, revealing a previously unknown mechanism in astrophysical plasmas.
Researchers have developed a method to measure magnetic properties of superconducting materials at extremely low temperatures and high magnetic fields.
Warren Ruder, a Pitt engineer, has been awarded $1.5 million from the NIH Director's New Innovator Award to develop magnetically induced synthetic gene networks for cell and tissue therapies. His research combines biology and engineering to create new biomimetic systems that can regulate disease pathways.
Researchers found that 'very dirty' superconductors exhibit abnormal behavior, violating the conventional theory of superconductivity. They discovered a power-law dependence between critical current density and magnetic field strength, allowing for a new understanding of Abrikosov vortices thermal fluctuations.
A team developed a new method for measuring magnetic field lines inside massive samples, enabling three-dimensional images of complex magnetic fields. This non-destructive technique has diverse applications in basic research and industry, including material analysis and visualization of electric motors and propulsion systems.
Researchers observed a strongly magnetized accreting X-ray pulsar using the Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array and NASA's Swift space telescope. The discovery reveals a new class of jet-producing sources, contradicting previous expectations about strong magnetic fields.
Researchers at Osaka University developed a new method to efficiently heat plasma using high magnetic fields and relativistic electron beams. By guiding the beam along magnetic field lines, they achieved higher energy coupling rates than previous methods, making this approach more suitable for controlled nuclear fusion.
A Japanese collaboration has successfully tracked hydrogen movement in solids using negative muons, a technique that could aid the development of hydrogen storage materials. By detecting local nuclear magnetic fields, researchers were able to study the dynamics of light elements in a solid from the fixed point of the nucleus.
Astronomers detected a fast-moving jet from a neutron star with a strong magnetic field, challenging the long-held idea that magnetic fields prevent jets from forming. The discovery was made using the VLA, which revealed radio waves produced by the jet, characteristic of other jet-producing systems.
Researchers identified tail electrons as the source of whistler waves, which help satellites determine their location in space. The discovery marks a new methodology for measuring wave propagation in reconnection, indicating that whistler waves are generated near active X-lines.
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi used NASA's Kepler mission and asteroseismology to determine precise rotational patterns of Sun-like stars, challenging current science on stellar rotation. They found that equatorial regions spin up to two and a half times faster than mid- to high latitudes.
Physicists from the University of Tokyo have generated a record-breaking magnetic field of 1,200 teslas using electromagnetic flux compression. The field was sustained for over 100 microseconds, far exceeding previous records. This achievement has significant implications for material science and fusion power generation.
Researchers developed a light-based technique for measuring weak magnetic fields, like those from the brain. The sensors can detect the brain's magnetic field and have the potential to replace MRI machines, offering an alternative for real-time brain activity mapping.
Scientists have recorded a massive 1,200 tesla magnetic field generated indoors, surpassing the strength of modern MRI machines and the Earth's magnetic field by millions of times. This achievement could pave the way for new discoveries in solid-state physics and nuclear fusion research.
Researchers have discovered a quantum state of matter that can be tuned at will, opening possibilities for next-generation nanotechnologies and quantum computing. The discovery allows for the control of an exotic topological quantum magnet at the quantum level.
Researchers at the University of Basel have developed a new technique to probe individual edge states in novel materials, such as topological insulators and 2D materials. This allows for precise measurement of current-carrying edge states with nanometer resolution.
Researchers developed a new method for detecting hazardous nitrogen-containing substances using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) relaxometry. The technique analyzes 14N NMR relaxation signals to identify explosives and toxic substances, offering improved efficiency and accuracy compared to traditional methods.
Researchers create device that reduces energy needed for magnetic field detectors, enabling applications in navigation, medical imaging, and natural resource exploration. The technology uses nitrogen-infused diamonds to detect magnetic fields with lower power consumption.
Researchers from Rutgers University discovered that lunar swirls are produced by strongly magnetized lava flows, challenging the existing understanding of the moon's geology. The study provides new insights into the moon's ancient volcanic activity and internally generated magnetic field.
Researchers at Predictive Science Inc. developed a complex numerical model to simulate the corona, using data from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory. Their prediction bore a striking resemblance to the Aug. 21, 2017, corona, indicating advances in the new model and its ability to reflect key features such as helmet streamers.
Researchers at NIST create graphene quantum dot structure using magnetic fields, confirming novel pattern of concentric rings. The discovery has practical applications in quantum computing and opens possibilities for relativistic quantum simulators.
Scientists use artificial materials with no natural imperfections to study physical effects that would be hard to see in real electronic materials. They make one of the first observations of a mobility edge in a low-dimensional system, showing an energy-dependent insulator-to-conductor transition.
A team of Russian and German researchers created a system that can measure temperatures and magnetic fields at very small resolutions. By exploiting properties of quantum spin in crystal vacancies, they attained micron-level resolution in temperature measurement.
Researchers have found that a copper-oxide compound's electrical resistance changes linearly with magnetic field strength at low temperatures. This finding supports the idea that high-temperature superconductors may not behave like ordinary metals, and could aid in developing room-temperature superconductors.
Researchers developed new magneto-plasmonic nanoscale routers and modulators for various nanophotonic functionalities. The devices exploit the propagation of surface-plasmon-polaritons in magneto-plasmonic waveguides to achieve high-contrast switching.
Researchers discovered a new property in cuprate superconductors where resistivity scales linearly with high magnetic fields. This finding contradicts existing theories and suggests non-quasipartical mechanisms are at play.
Researchers at Florida State University's National High Magnetic Field Laboratory have discovered that cuprates, known for their unique behavior, carry current in a non-conventional way. The study reveals that the electrons seem to cooperate as they move through the material, contradicting the widely accepted understanding of conventio...
Astronomers have detected a strong magnetic field in a planetary-mass object beyond our Solar System, similar to Jupiter's but over 200 times stronger. The object is believed to be a free-floating planet, only 12.7 times more massive than Jupiter, and has a surface temperature of about 825 degrees Celsius.
The Parker Solar Probe will directly sample solar particles and magnetic fields to resolve the origin and acceleration of the solar wind. It aims to understand how the solar wind is accelerated to speeds of up to 1.8 million miles per hour.
Physicists develop mathematical formula to approximate magnetic field circulation around a closed path or loop, based on Biot-Savart's law. The study provides a new approach to evaluate the effects of magnetic fields on human health and prevent exposure.
A team of researchers has discovered a general mechanism for the long-range electromagnetic proximity effect in superconductor-ferromagnet structures. This finding explains how ferromagnetic films can transfer magnetic fields to their corresponding superconductors, contradicting previous experimental results.
Researchers discover that magnetic fields break apart Cooper pairs, leading to damping force from unpaired electrons, causing nanowires to lose superconductivity. The findings confirm critical theory predictions made a decade ago, providing new insights into quantum phase transitions.