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magnetism

[mag-ni-tiz-uhm] / ˈmæg nɪˌtɪz əm /


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"On the one hand, our discovery opens new avenues for addressing fundamental questions in magnetism," Schultheiß emphasizes.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

This opens new ways to study and control magnetism using friction measurements.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

Potential uses include micro and nanoelectromechanical systems, where wear limits device lifespan, as well as magnetic bearings, vibration isolation systems, and ultra-thin magnetic materials where motion and magnetism are closely linked.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

"You can think of magnetism as being derived from tiny bar magnets sitting at the atomic sites in a crystal lattice," he said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

The search for the Northwest Passage, or the attempt to explain planetary motion on the model of magnetism, were mistaken but useful.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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