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International science leaders meet at the MagLab
The visit marked the first time the Group of Senior Officials for Global Infrastructures has met in the United States.
Researchers control properties of graphene transistors using pressure
This research is a promising first step toward finding a way to use graphene as a transistor, an achievement that would have widespread applications.
Scientists discover cheap fluid that could lead to cheap MRIs
Finding could make pricey, massive scanners a thing of the past.
MagLab completes world-class magnet for European partners
When fully installed, the new instrument will be one of the two most powerful magnets on the planet.
National MagLab to receive $184M NSF renewal grant
The National Science Foundation announces five-year funding grant for continued operation of the world’s most powerful magnet lab.
"Subatomic Smackdown" rallies physics fans to pick a particle
Scientists and science communicators team up in playful bout that engages physics fans worldwide.
MagLab "champion for teaching" to receive national award
Veteran educator recognized for inspiring kids about science outside the classroom.
Researchers develop new technique to build monolayer electronic devices
A unique way to bond together single-layer semiconductors opens a door to new nanotechnologies.
New world-record magnet fulfills superconducting promise
Made with high-temperature superconductors, the National MagLab's newest instrument shatters a world record and opens new frontiers in science.
MagLab theorist named AAAS fellow
Efstratios Manousakis is recognized for his important contributions to computational physics.
APS honors MagLab-affiliated scientists
Eleven scientists recognized for their remarkable contributions to physics.
NIH funds grant to combat stroke
Researchers will develop new treatments to prevent deadly condition.
$1 million grant will advance compact particle accelerators
The DOE effort foresees a slew of health, environmental and safety applications.
Study on motor neuron proteins lands on cover of Cell
Research sheds new light on the formation of harmful structures that can lead to neurodegenerative diseases.
Scientists observe exotic quantum particle in bilayer graphene
Physicists prove a 30-year-old theory — the even-denominator fractional quantum Hall state — and establish bilayer graphene as a promising platform that could lead to quantum computation.
Heavy element defies simple quantum mechanics
The behavior of berkelium prompts chemists to rethink what's going on inside heavy elements.
$1M grant to help researchers deliver big savings on big motors
Engineers to develop greener, cheaper technology
MagLab reclaims record for strongest resistive magnet
The new 41.4-tesla instrument reclaims a title for the lab and paves the way for breakthroughs in physics and materials research.
Physicists find strange state of matter in superconducting crystal
Discovery could help scientists better understand exotic behaviors of electrons.
MagLab receives $5.8M to develop biomedical technology
Federal grant to fund new tools for biology research in high magnetic fields