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The largest & highest-powered magnet lab in the world, the National MagLab hosts more scientists from around the globe to advance our understanding of materials & new technology, energy, health, the environment.
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Magnetic nanoparticles and magnetic fields combine for something that sounds like science fiction!
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Tiny robots swim through blood, deliver drugs — and then dissolve
A tiny bead filled with a drug is guided by magnets to parts of the body, a trial in animals has shown.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Tonight's the night!
Reminder-- we will be at the BL Perry Branch Library tonight.
November 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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"UNCHARTED TERRITORY": Read about 1D electronic properties in tiny chains of phosphorus.
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Scientists Finally Confirm True 1D Electronic Properties in a Material
A sophisticated analysis of experimental ARPES data confirmed that the electronic properties of each chain are truly one-dimensional, and calculations further predict an exciting phase transition.…
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November 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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INSTANT RECHARGE: Check out this new development in the effort to make better batteries
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New Graphene Tech Powers Supercapacitors To Rival Traditional Batteries
A new graphene supercapacitor stores battery-level energy and recharges instantly, redefining fast power storage. Engineers have achieved a major milestone in the global effort to design energy…
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November 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Science Night week is here!
We look forward to seeing you Thursday-- at the BL Perry Branch Library on S. Adams!
November 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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A FROG IN A BOX: Read about a new understanding of electron emission.
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Scientists Solve Decades-Old Puzzle of Electron Emission
What occurs when electrons escape from a solid material? Though it may appear straightforward, this process has long resisted accurate theoretical explanation, until now. Researchers have finally…
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November 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Read how twisting magnetic waves help make the sun's atmosphere so hot.
Research from a fellow NSF-funded facility, the Inouye Telescope!
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The Sun’s Fiery Secret Waves Discovered After 80 Years of Searching
Scientists have finally observed long-sought twisting magnetic waves, known as torsional Alfvén waves, in the Sun’s corona—ending an eight-decade search that began in the 1940s. Using the powerful…
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November 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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"NEW DUALITY:" Michigan researchers working at the MagLab uncover a remarkable phenomenon.
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“Really Bizarre” – Physicists Uncover a Quantum Material That Breaks All the Rules
A University of Michigan-led team has discovered quantum oscillations within an insulator’s bulk, overturning conventional understanding of material behavior and hinting at a mysterious “new duality”…
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November 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Today we mark World Science Day 2025, highlighting the importance of science in daily life and for peace and development around the world.
November 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Read how chemists, physicists, and materials engineers teamed up to "tame free electrons" -- with many exciting potential applications.
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This Quantum Electron Breakthrough Could Make Computers Faster Than Ever Before
Auburn University scientists have developed a new class of materials that allow precise control over free electrons, potentially transforming computing and chemical manufacturing. Imagine a future…
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November 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Thank you to the members of the MagLab's User Committee who were in town this week to provide feedback to lab leadership on our proposal process, capabilities, performance, and key initiatives to ensure they best align with user needs.
November 6, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Mind bogglingly tiny. Check out this new LED pixel about 300 times thinner than a human hair.
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Tinier than a Grain of Sand: Physicists Create the World’s Smallest Light Pixel
A team of physicists has pushed the limits of how small a display pixel can be, revealing a new approach that could reshape the future of wearable optics.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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The start of November means another Science Night is coming!
This month we're branching out.
We'll see you at the B.L. Perry Branch Library at 2817 S Adams St.
November 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Einstein called quantum entanglement "spooky action at a distance."
This time of year, lots of science at the MagLab feels spooky!
October 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Read about this design for a faster, smarter computer chip-- inspired by the human brain!
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Cornell’s Tiny “Microwave Brain” Chip Could Transform Computing and AI
Scientists have built a “microwave brain” chip that processes information at radar-like speeds while sipping power. It could revolutionize how AI and communication devices operate, from smartwatches…
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October 28, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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WOW! A computer made on a single layer of atoms!
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Is This the End of the Silicon Era? Scientists Unveil World’s First 2D Computer
Researchers at Penn State have developed the first silicon-free computer using atom-thin materials. This breakthrough could reshape the future of electronics, paving the way for ultra-efficient,…
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October 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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It takes big science to enable big breakthroughs.
We’re exploring how the MagLab’s extraordinary infrastructure measures up.
October 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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A HAPPY ACCIDENT.
Read how researchers stumbled onto this brilliant discovery.
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Scientists Accidentally Create a “Rainbow Laser” on a Tiny Chip
While developing LiDAR technology, scientists unexpectedly discovered how to generate multiple laser colors from a single chip.
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October 20, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Come see us tonight at the main library for October Science Night!
October 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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It takes big science to enable big breakthroughs.
We’re exploring how the MagLab’s extraordinary infrastructure measures up.
October 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
October Science Night is coming Thursday.
We'll use our brains to learn about... our brains!
October 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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How's this for a head spinner: Making graphene defective might make it more effective!
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Scientists Deliberately Add Defects to Graphene, Unlocking New Powers
Scientists grew defective graphene using Azupyrene, making it more useful for sensors and semiconductors. The defects alter how the material interacts with other substances. Researchers have…
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October 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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You know we love huge magnets-- including the one we all live on!
Check out this new research on Earth's magnetic field:
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Earth’s Ancient Shield: Scientists Crack the Billion-Year-Old Mystery of the Magnetic Field
A new model uncovers how Earth’s liquid core has sustained its magnetic field since the planet’s beginnings, offering new insights into its future. Earth benefits from the presence of a magnetic…
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October 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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It takes big science to enable big breakthroughs.
We’re exploring how the MagLab’s extraordinary infrastructure measures up.
October 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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MagLab Director, Dr. Kathleen Amm, will speak at Quantum Beach event on October 8! This event connects quantum experts with the broader community for critical conversations on how quantum technology can shape Florida’s future. hashtag#QuantumBeach hashtag#QuantumBeach2025 hashtag#IYQ2025
Photo of Kathleen Amm, MagLab director
October 6, 2025 at 2:21 PM