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New study: humans do feel the earth's magnetic field Publish on 2023-04-09 09:34:37Although weak, the earth's magnetic field is perceived by various animals, many vertebrates respond to magnetic stimuli: fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds.Read more
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Which direction does the compass point at the North Pole? Publish on 2023-04-07 09:34:43The Earth's magnetic field originates at a depth of 2,900 kilometers. There is the earth's core, which is essentially composed of liquid iron that is constantly beingRead more
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Can a magnet go bad ? Publish on 2023-02-14 09:38:29We know the magnetic field of natural magnets, found in different parts of the world, appeared some millions of years ago. But the magnetic field of manganeseRead more
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The diamagnetism of water Publish on 2023-03-25 09:35:39Diamagnetism is a property of certain materials which, when subjected to an external magnetic field, develops a very weak magnetic field opposite to thatRead more
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What is the difference between "ferromagnetic" and "magnetic"? Publish on 2023-03-24 09:35:42The two terms ferromagnetic and magnetic are often used interchangeably to describe a material to which the magnet adheres.Read more
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Lunar magnetic field: the mystery finally solved! Publish on 2023-04-01 09:35:00The Moon today is almost devoid of a magnetic field. The current magnetic field measured on the surface is 1 000 times weaker than that on the Earth's surface.Read more
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What is a magnetic storm? Publish on 2024-10-09 09:35:47Solar flares are usually accompanied by the ejection of plasma streams. When they come into contact with our planet, these plasma flows, composed of ions andRead more
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Can 2 stacked magnets make a magnet of the same thickness ? Publish on 2023-03-19 09:36:12In theory, yes. But the thickness of the magnet coating and its irregularities reduce the adhesive force of a magnet stack compared to a single magnet of theRead more
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Have you heard about the Magnetic Field Viewing Film ? Publish on 2023-03-18 09:36:16It is a film that has a magical aspect : you place it on an object that contains a magnet and it shows you the magnetic field produced by the magnet, evenRead more
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What safety precautions should be taken with the neodymium magnets ? Publish on 2023-02-15 09:38:25The experiences are not always as we expect them to be. In addition to the risk of pinching, you must also be wary of metal shards due to impacts betweenRead more
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Why are magnets not recommended for pacemakers wearers ? Publish on 2023-02-17 09:38:15The pacemaker, or cardiac battery, is a device implanted in the body that produces electrical impulses intended to stimulate the heart muscle, thus making itRead more
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What is the remanence of a magnet ? Publish on 2023-02-18 09:38:12Remanence or remanent magnetisation or residual magnetism is the magnetisation left behind in a ferromagnetic material (such as iron) after an externalRead more
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How do magnets behave in zero gravity? Publish on 2023-03-26 09:35:35It is known that some materials, solids, liquids or gases can behave differently in zero gravity (or micro-gravity). One might ask whether permanent magnets areRead more
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Can I separate the north pole from the south pole of a magnet ? Publish on 2023-02-19 09:38:09However, some newbies claim to be able to be able to use in magnetic therapy only the north or the south of the magnet,or to magnetise water with differentRead more
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Do magnets attract as strongly as they push back ? Publish on 2023-02-20 09:38:02The attraction between magnets is slightly stronger than their repulsion. This is due to the orientation of the elementary magnets in the actual magnet. WhenRead more
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The Orsted experience, or the discovery of the link between electricity and magnetism Publish on 2023-02-21 09:37:59In April 1820, during a course in electricity which he was giving to his students, Orsted discovered the relation between electricity and magnetism in anRead more
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Does the North pole of the magnet have a different therapeutic effect than the South pole ? Publish on 2023-02-22 09:37:54The first irrefutable proof is that magnetic monopoles do not exist. Indeed, a magnetic field only North or South cannot exist as the tails side of a coin cannotRead more
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How to locate the north side of a magnet ? Publish on 2023-02-23 09:37:49Auris’ therapeutic magnets are bipolar, they have a north side and a south side, like a coin has one side heads and one side tails.Read more
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Does a magnet attract only iron ? Publish on 2023-02-24 09:37:44The reason is that the electrons of these metals, like those in iron, have a special configuration around their nucleus which allows them to all orient themselves inRead more
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How to properly heal with magnets ? Publish on 2023-02-25 09:37:38As soon as a wound goes beyond the surface layer of the skin and reaches the dermis, the healing process starts to close the breach, limiting the loss ofRead more
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Since when is there an Earth magnetic field ? Publish on 2023-02-26 09:37:33It is a powerful shield that protects the Earth from harmful effects of the highly energetic particles carried out by the solar winds and those which come fromRead more
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How to make a neodymium magnet ? Publish on 2023-02-27 09:37:30You have to start by making the alloy of the neodymium magnet. The three elements : iron, neodymium and boron as well as other ingredients are finely groundRead more
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Why can the Earth's magnetic field reverse ? Publish on 2023-02-28 09:37:26In the early 1900s, scientists discovered that rocks of volcanic origin had variable magnetisation direction. Some measurements indicated a magnetisation in theRead more
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Magnetic curiosity : The Halbach Network Publish on 2023-03-16 09:36:22This is an astonishing magnetic system called Halbach’s network or magic cylinder. This assembly of magnets creates a dense and homogeneous magneticRead more
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Human are sensitive to static magnetic fields Publish on 2023-03-17 09:36:19Some will say that they have always known it, others will find it hard to believe it… But today, the facts are here : without even being aware of them, we wouldRead more
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Magnetic stones: From geology to therapeutic benefits Publish on 2024-07-10 09:19:39Magnetic stones, often called magnetites, are iron-rich minerals found mainly in igneous and metamorphic rocks.Read more