2019 News
Oxygen Depletion In Ancient Oceans Caused Major Mass Extinction
New study resolves a longstanding paleoclimate mystery.
New director named for MagLab's High B/T Facility
Rising from his post as deputy director, Mark Meisel plans to introduce new instruments and techniques to the facility.
Two MagLab scientists recognized with prestigious NSF awards
Physicist Christianne Beekman and chemist Yan-Yan Hu have been recognized as outstanding early-career researchers by the National Science Foundation.
$3.3 million NIH grant to fund MagLab research
Researchers at the National MagLab will study the role sodium plays in this painful disease and test treatments that could offer relief.
Researchers team up to make better batteries
Researchers see promise in a cheaper, safer alternative to lithium batteries.
Physicists' finding could revolutionize information transmission
Move aside, electrons; it's time to make way for the trion.
Research reveals exotic quantum states in double-layer graphene
A new study reveals a suite of quantum Hall states that have not been seen previously, shedding new light on the nature of electron interactions in quantum systems and establishing a potential new platform for future quantum computers.
Tropical soil disturbance could be hidden source of carbon dioxide
Using powerful instruments at the National MagLab, scientists discovered that older dissolved organics from deforested areas were more energy-rich, and potentially more harmful to the planet.
Electron (or 'Hole') pairs may survive effort to kill superconductivity
Emergence of unusual metallic state supports role of "charge stripes" in formation of charge-carrier pairs essential to resistance-free flow of electrical current.
With mini magnet, National MagLab creates world-record magnetic field
The compact coil could lead to a new generation of magnets for biomedical research, nuclear fusion reactors and many applications in between.
Scientists discover thermoelectric properties in promising class of materials
In a crystalline structure that locks a heavy atom in a metal cage, scientists find a key to materials that can turn heat into electricity, and vice versa.
"Superhydride" shows superconductivity at record-warm temperature
In a hydrogen-packed compound squeezed to ultra-high pressures, scientists have observed electrical current with zero resistance tantalizingly close to room temperature.
Student employee recognized for excellence with regional award
A young computer programmer was surprised by not one, but two awards for building systems crucial to running the lab's magnets.
MagLab chemist receives high honor from Florida State
Lab veteran Tim Cross has been named 2019-2020 Lawton Distinguished Professor by his peers.
Researchers discover sodium-migraine link before pain occurs
Findings clarify the role of sodium increase early in migraines and point to the region where symptoms may start.
High-performance microscope will take research to next level
State-of-the-art instrument will be used in materials and next-generation magnet research.
In ancient oceans, oxygen loss triggered mass extinction
In findings that could shed light on current climate changes, researchers find conclusive evidence linking rising sea levels and lowering oxygen levels to decimation of marine species.
Ancient rocks provide clues about Earth's early history
MagLab data provide compelling evidence that extensive oxygenation took place in the ocean millions of years before the atmosphere’s “Great Oxidation Event.”
A Feast for the Mind and Senses at 2019 MagLab Open House
Lab to serve up heaping portions of science at food-themed Open House on Feb. 23.
Researchers stabilize color of light in next-gen material
Promising technique could be used to turn light into electricity and electricity into light.
Unlocking graphene’s superconducting powers
With a twist and a squeeze, researchers discover a new method to manipulate the electrical conductivity of this game-changing "wonder material."
New ‘architecture’ discovered in corn
Findings that “go against the textbooks” may improve biofuel production
Scientists discover new way of creating a topological switch
Ultrafast manipulation of material properties with light could stimulate the development of novel electronics, including quantum computers.