Magnets and the magnetic force are ubiquitous in our everyday lives, helping to guide us in unfamiliar territory and attach our kids' artwork to the fridge. But other than those common examples, ...

it produces its own magnetic field the magnetic field cannot be turned on and off – it is there all the time Bar magnets and horseshoe magnets are examples of permanent magnets. The iron filings in ...

You will complete eight required practical activities if you are studying GCSE Physics and 21 if you are studying GCSE Combined Science. There will be a number of different types of practical based ...

Physicists are always searching for new theories to improve our understanding of the universe and resolve big unanswered questions. But there’s a problem. How do you search for undiscovered forces or ...

Twists and turns Germany’s Wendelstein 7-X stellarator will use a complex magnetic-field design to sustain a hydrogen plasma for about 30 min. (Courtesy: IPP/Wolfgang Filser) In February 2016 German ...

Magnets are essential tools that help scientists explore the deepest mysteries of physics, materials, and energy. While everyday magnets feel powerful, they are far behind the massive machines built ...

In early childhood, science begins with curiosity. Wondering what makes things move, light up, react, or connect? That’s physics! It’s the study of how the world works, and it’s all around us. In four ...

The most beautiful experiment in physics, according to a poll of Physics World readers, is the interference of single electrons in a Young’s double slit. Robert P Crease reports Simply beautiful – the ...