Using one of the strongest magnets we’ve ever used, we searched a canal known for holding a lot of submerged metal. As we pulled items from the water, it became clear this wasn’t just a basic test.

Rare-earth magnets are essential for electric motors in vehicles, drones, and trains, forming the backbone of modern, ...

The quest for the world's strongest magnet faced a surprisingly violent problem: they kept exploding. At least, that was the issue facing a group of scientists at the National High Magnetic Field ...

Scientists have built magnets so powerful they can alter materials, disrupt electronics, and affect the human body at close range. The strongest magnets on Earth are used for research that cannot be ...