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magnetism

[mag-ni-tiz-uhm] / ˈmæg nɪˌtɪz əm /


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For the first time, scientists at the University of Utah directly measured this magnetism in quartz using specialized equipment at the National High Magnetic Field Lab in Florida.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

"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

"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

De Magnete had a direct influence on Galileo, who was inspired by the book to carry out his own investigations of magnetism, and who described Gilbert as the founder of the experimental method of science.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin




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