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Researchers Show It’s Possible to Teach Old Magnetic Cilia New Tricks

January 20, 2025 Guest Blog Comments Off on Researchers Show It’s Possible to Teach Old Magnetic Cilia New Tricks

Magnetic cilia – artificial hairs whose movement is powered by embedded magnetic particles – have been around for a while, and are of interest for applications in soft robotics, transporting objects and mixing liquids. However, existing magnetic cilia move in a fixed way. Researchers have now demonstrated a technique for creating magnetic cilia that can be “reprogrammed,” changing their magnetic properties at room temperature to change the motion of the cilia as needed. […]

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Draper Leads Defense Program to Develop Microbe-based Sensors, Among Numerous Magnetic-Related Efforts 

December 16, 2024 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Draper Leads Defense Program to Develop Microbe-based Sensors, Among Numerous Magnetic-Related Efforts 

Engaged in diverse areas of research and development, Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Draper has a way of touching cutting-edge magnetic technologies in many of its activities, dating back to its founder who was a pioneer in inertial navigation. Recent activities include: […]

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Mercury’s Magnetic Landscape Mapped in 30 Minutes

November 4, 2024 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Mercury’s Magnetic Landscape Mapped in 30 Minutes

As BepiColombo sped past Mercury during its June 2023 flyby, it encountered a variety of features in the tiny planet’s magnetic field. These measurements provide a tantalising taste of the mysteries that the mission is set to investigate when it arrives in orbit around the Solar System’s innermost planet. […]

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China’s Resistive Magnet Sets New World Record 

October 24, 2024 Editorial Staff Comments Off on China’s Resistive Magnet Sets New World Record 

A resistive magnet in China has produced a steady magnetic field of 42.02 Tesla, setting a new world record for magnets of its kind. The magnet was developed by the High Magnetic Field Laboratory (CHMFL) of the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, the Chinese Academy of Sciences. […]

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Materials Scientists Report New Method to Maintain the Aqueous Stability of Organic Semiconductors Without Compromising Their Electronic Performance

October 15, 2024 Guest Blog Comments Off on Materials Scientists Report New Method to Maintain the Aqueous Stability of Organic Semiconductors Without Compromising Their Electronic Performance

In the ever-evolving field of materials science, the quest for improving the stability and performance of organic semiconductors has become increasingly crucial. The instability of organic semiconductors can lead to performance degradation in devices like organic photovoltaic cells, organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and flexible electronics. […]