Since their relatively recent appearance on the commercial scene, rare-earth magnets have made quite a splash in the public imagination. The amount of magnetic energy packed into these tiny, shiny ...

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At the very heart of 21st century society sits the magnet. Though not entirely like the one on your refrigerator door from that Bahamas gift shop or the kind you played with as a kid, they are in ...

Researchers have demonstrated a new technique for manufacturing strong magnetic materials that improves the quality of the magnets, produces the magnets quickly, uses less energy and is less expensive ...

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The History Channel, part of A&E Television Networks, New York, has begun airing an episode of its show “Modern Marvels” that concentrates on magnets, including a segment on their role in scrap ...

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Our modern lives depend on rare earth elements, and someday soon we may not have enough to meet growing demand. Because of their special properties, these 17 metallic elements are crucial ingredients ...