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Best Research of 2016
35 highlights out of 474 reports representing the best of life sciences, chemistry, magnet science and technology, and condensed matter physics.
Eminent scientist to join National MagLab
Lance Cooley, an expert in the field of applied superconductivity, will join the lab this summer.
American Academy of Arts and Sciences elects lab director
Greg Boebinger becomes third MagLab scientist elected by his peers to one of the nation's most prestigious groups.
MagLab rolls out red carpet for science at Open House
Featuring 100 demonstrations, the 2017 Open House will showcase the drama, romance and mystery of science.
Mini magnet packs world-record, one-two punch
Game-changing technology may hold the key to ever-stronger magnets needed by scientists.
MagLab chemist elected to National Academy of Inventors
Alan Marshall has been named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors.
MagLab chemist honored for research
A MagLab chemist has won a prestigious award from the American Association for the Advancement of Science that recognizes promising female scientists in the early stages of their career.
MagLab trio named AAAS fellows
The physicists have been recognized for their contributions to innovation, education and scientific leadership.
National MagLab racks up new record with hybrid magnet
Combining tremendous strength with a high-quality field, the MagLab’s newest instrument promises big advances in interdisciplinary research.
Enhancing the superconducting properties of an iron-based material
Scientists pioneer method that enables material to carry more electrical current without resistance at a higher temperature.
Funding to add x-rays to MagLab's research mix
A new x-ray instrument will become the strongest of its kind thanks to the power of the MagLab’s flagship split helix magnet.
New grant taps into MagLab's educational expertise
A new three-year, $1.2 million grant will change the way girls are taught science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in informal educational settings around the country.
MagLab chemist explores outer regions of periodic table
Probing the cryptic last row of the periodic table, MagLab scientists uncover secrets of the highly radioactive element berkelium.
Best Research of 2015
A lot of great science happens at the National MagLab every year. Here’s a list of the best interdisciplinary research enabled by our world-record magnets in 2015.
MagLab scientists study solutions to nuclear waste problem
With a new $10 million federal grant, an interdisciplinary group of researchers will explore the mysteries of the world’s most radioactive elements.
New approach to building magnets yields new world record
No insulation? No problem! In fact, by challenging the conventions of magnet making, MagLab engineers created a first-of-its-kind magnet that has only just begun to make records.
MagLab researcher wins $2.5 million NIH award
Physicist Huan-Xiang Zhou receives grant as part of the Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA).
New strategy helps quantum bits stay on task
Findings published today in Nature may advance the era of quantum computers.
MagLab chemist honored for high-impact invention
Trailblazer for Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance joins the ranks of Henry Ford, Thomas Edison.
New research offers exciting answers to a physics mystery
Team opens new path for understanding hidden order.