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Science: What's to Love?

Quite a lot, say visitors to our 2015 Open House. See why they heart science ... then tell us what you love about science!

Quantum Criticality

Scientists using our magnets bolster theory that quantum fluctuations drive strange electronic phenomena.

Welcome to our Website

More information for scientists, an expanded education section and a modern design that looks great no matter how you access the site.

The new website, as seen on various devices.

Twenty Years and Counting

The MagLab celebrates two decades of ground-breaking science and innovation.

Al Gore and other dignitaries at 1994 MagLab dedication.

The Lab that Never Sleeps

At all times of day and night, science is happening at the MagLab.

Find out what's going on at the MagLab by reading the latest news and features, catching a quick video, or viewing our calendar.

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Science: What's to Love?

What's to love about science? Quite a lot, say visitors to our 2015 Open House. See why they think science is awesome ... then tell us what you love about science!

2015 Open House

This big, brainy and boisterous science extravaganza featured dozens of hands-on demos about magnetism, electricity and a whole lot more.

Stuck on Science

We heart science at the MagLab — on Valentine's Day and every day! Come to our Open House (Feb. 21, 2015!) to get your dose of science love!

Celebrating Our History

This video commemorates the lab's 20-year history as we move science forward into the next decade and beyond.

Split Helix Magnet

This world-unique magnet system required a complete rethinking of resistive magnet technology’s limits.

Science Cafe

MagLab Director Greg Boebinger reflects on 10 years at the helm.

Latest News & Features

Congresswoman Tours MagLab at Annual Open House
Gwen Graham helps celebrate 20 years of awesome science at an institution dedicated by her dad.

26 February 2015
Promising nanomaterial's origin revealed
FSU researchers use MagLab's unique 9.4 tesla ICR machine to make discovery.

11 February 2015
Science is a verb at the MagLab’s 20th Open House
Explore, watch, learn, play and be astounded at the lab's 20th Open House on Feb. 21, 2015.

2 February 2015
Evidence mounts for quantum criticality theory
Scientists using MagLab magnets bolster theory that quantum fluctuations drive strange electronic phenomena.

30 January 2015
Science never sleeps
With just a week to use a magnet, researchers work around the clock to eek out as much data as possible.

12 January 2015
MagLab launches new website
The new year means a brand new website for the MagLab with more information, more visuals and a sleek facelift that looks great no matter how you connect.

12 January 2015

Last modified on 25 February 2015

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Before this year's Open House, Congresswoman Gwen Graham stopped by for a tour of our lab. Here are the highlights: http://ow.ly/JJAEf

via NationalMagLab6 hours ago | 2 Mar 2015

Last weekend, we asked our Open House visitors what they loved about #science. Here's what they said: http://ow.ly/JIUST. What do YOU love about science? Tell us in the comments below!

via NationalMagLab3 days ago | 27 Feb 2015

Have you always dreamed of a Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectrometer #Lego set? Click to support: http://ow.ly/IJKTs

via NationalMagLab4 days ago | 26 Feb 2015

Rain or shine, we are open for science. There is still seating left at Backwoods Bistro for tonight’s Cafe! Join us!

via NationalMagLab5 days ago | 25 Feb 2015

Want to make videos about our cutting-edge research, fun educational programs & engaging public events? Apply today: http://ow.ly/JE0w8

via NationalMagLab5 days ago | 25 Feb 2015

Before this year's Open House, Congresswoman Gwen Graham stopped by for a tour of our lab. Here are the highlights: http://t.co/QIqUu2WdnS

via NationalMagLab6 hours ago | 2 Mar 2015

We asked our Open House visitors what they loved about #science: http://t.co/gQvQ3XHC8J. What do you love about science?

via NationalMagLab3 days ago | 27 Feb 2015

Proposals are due 3/16 for the Southeast Center for Integrated Metabolomics 12-month pilot projects: http://t.co/eTFJTdiRiF

via NationalMagLab4 days ago | 26 Feb 2015

Have you always dreamed of a Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectrometer #Lego set? Click to support: http://t.co/H9VlTThXwM

via NationalMagLab4 days ago | 26 Feb 2015

Rain or shine, we are open for science. There is still seating left at Backwoods Bistro for tonight’s Cafe! Join us!

via NationalMagLab5 days ago | 25 Feb 2015

National MagLab posted a photo:

Chancellor of the State University System of Florida Charlie Reed speaks at the lab's dedication event in October 1994.

via National MagLab3 months ago | 14 Nov 2014

National MagLab posted a photo:

Florida State University President Sandy D'Alemberte speaks at the lab's dedication event in October 1994.

via National MagLab3 months ago | 14 Nov 2014

National MagLab posted a photo:

University of Florida President John Lombardi speaks at the lab's dedication event in October 1994.

via National MagLab3 months ago | 14 Nov 2014

National MagLab posted a photo:

Florida Governor Lawton Chiles speaks at the lab's dedication event in October 1994.

via National MagLab3 months ago | 14 Nov 2014

National MagLab posted a photo:

Los Alamos National Laboratory's Pete Miller speaks at the lab's dedication event in October 1994.

via National MagLab3 months ago | 14 Nov 2014

Want to make videos about our cutting-edge research, fun educational programs & engaging public events? Apply today: http://ow.ly/JE0w8

MagLab - Videographer

The MagLab is searching for a videographer; position closes Feb. 27, 2015.

via National High Magnetic Field Laboratory5 days ago | 25 Feb 2015

Want to brush up on your measurement techniques? Come to User Summer School May 18-22. Apply by April 10: http://ow.ly/J8X2O

MagLab - User Summer School

If you are an advanced graduate student, postdoctoral associate or early career investigator looking to gain practical measurement experience, the MagLab User Summer School will help you develop skills you can use in your home laboratory and in user facilities worldwide.

via National High Magnetic Field Laboratory2 weeks ago | 17 Feb 2015

Want a quick look at some of the best science coming out of the MagLab? Check out our monthly science highlights: http://ow.ly/IlkDV #MovingScienceForward

MagLab - Science Highlights

These monthly highlights, selected by MagLab Director Greg Boebinger, represent the most promising and cutting-edge research.

via National High Magnetic Field Laboratory3 weeks ago | 6 Feb 2015

Wonder how we use the world’s strongest MRI magnet to study life? Director of NMR/MRI Facility - Tim Cross - talks about the MagLab's work understanding influenza & tuberculosis. http://ow.ly/IrEoV

Using NMR to study influenza and TB: an interview with Dr. Tim Cross

In this interview, Tim Cross, Director of the NMR and MRI programs at the National High Magnetic Field Lab (NHMFL) in Tallahassee, Florida, talks about his research into protein structures in viruses and bacteria, and how the findings will affect medical research into disease prevention.

via National High Magnetic Field Laboratory4 weeks ago | 5 Feb 2015

Interested in overseeing a user program that hosts more than 100 scientists annually, resulting in more than 20 peer-reviewed publications? #Apply to be Director of the FT-ICR User Facility at the National MagLab: http://ow.ly/HHkgY

MagLab - Director of FT-ICR User Facility

The MagLab is searching for a Director of its FT-ICR User Facility. Position closes Feb. 20, 2015.

via National High Magnetic Field Laboratory4 weeks ago | 4 Feb 2015

Six Easy Pieces: Essentials of Physics Explained by Its Most Brilliant Teacher by Richard P. Feynman

via nationalmaglab | 26 Jan 2015

Science from Trash: MANY projects, first done by kids in India

via nationalmaglab | 21 Jan 2015

Turning Complex Science into Jewelry - Tallahassee Magazine - January-February 2015. Experience the intrinsic beauty of the superconducting wires

via nationalmaglab2 months ago | 13 Jan 2015

Demonstrates the relationship of the integrated multidisciplinary fuel research and development at the Future Fuels Institute. The characterization efforts will be mainly from Florida State University and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. The Institute may subcontract with experts at other universities or research institutions to complement our current skills.

via nationalmaglab2 months ago | 13 Jan 2015

Oil Spill Characterization by Ultrahigh Resolution ICR Mass Spectrometry. We apply ultrahigh resolution Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance (FT-ICR) mass spectrometry to identify compositional changes at the molecular level between native and weathered crude oil samples and reveal enrichment in polar compounds inaccessible by GC-based characterization.

via nationalmaglab2 months ago | 13 Jan 2015

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