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Groundbreaking hand-held electric rail gun may be the answer to non-lethal deterence
For the price of $3,375, this rifle is claimed to be capable of shooting a wide variety of metal projectiles using powerful magnets.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 11, 2023


Scientists discover new elusive particle related to the Higgs Boson
Physicists discovered a new particle – or previously undetectable quantum excitation – known as the axial Higgs mode.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 5, 2022


Tiny magnets hold the secret to new quantum computers
From MRI machines to computer hard disk storage, magnetism has played a role in pivotal discoveries that reshape our society.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 26, 2022


Spinning magnets could be the answer for NASA's orbital space debris problem
According to NASA, there are more than 27,000 pieces of space debris bigger than the size of a softball currently orbiting Earth.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 1, 2021


Bioengineers develop new class of human-powered bioelectronics
The technology converts human body motions into electricity that could be used to power wearable and implantable diagnostic sensors.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 1, 2021


New superconducting magnet breaks magnetic field records, paving the way for fusion energy
The creation of practical, inexpensive, carbon-free power plants that could limit the effects of global climate change.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 13, 2021
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