The only facility of its kind in the US, the National High Magnetic Field Lab is the highest-powered magnet lab in the world. #NSFFunded #FloridaFunded
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Welcome to @FloridaState chemist Rob Schurko, who is stepping up to lead the nuclear magnetic resonance facility at the MagLab's Tallahassee headquarters. bit.ly/2zC0cB0 @SchurkoFSU #NMR
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Read how scientists trapped light inside a magnetic metamaterial and made the material itself 10 times more magnetic. bit.ly/3swjl2D
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Check out this new work from MagLab researchers featuring measurements in the lab's 41.5 T DC resistive magnet -
New Research: Hot Hydride Superconductivity Above 550 K frontiersin.org/articles/10.… #ElectronicMaterials
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Read how a superconducting magnet could be key to more powerful quantum computing:
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It's #QuantumDay Explore these articles & research to learn more about how high field magnets are helping propel #quantum research - bit.ly/MLQuantumComp #science #physics
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The National High Magnetic Field Laboratory will receive $184 million over the next five years. bit.ly/2Gw9lJS #NSFfunded
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The National Science Foundation will invest $195.5 million over the next 5 years in the National MagLab, an investment that maintains the MagLab as a world-class facility, providing researchers access to a range of powerful magnets: bit.ly/3uOdX99 #NSFFunded
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So … who wins the #SubatomicSmackdown? You decide! Voting will stay open until 5pm:
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Congrats to @ufphysics prof David Reitze on winning the National Academy of Sciences Award for Scientific Discovery: ow.ly/iHST309aMQL
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A warm welcome back to Kicki Håkansson, a former MagLab postdoc and distinguished analytical chemistry researcher, now returning to head our ICR facility!
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While the country watched the solar eclipse, our engineers pulled off an eclipse of a different sort: ow.ly/1oPB30eAVyK
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Congratulations to #TeamPhoton, the undisputed champion of the #SubatomicSmackdown. Thanks to everyone who tweeted, voted or championed a particle this week! #TeamElectron #TeamProton #TeamNeutron
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The 32T world's strongest all-superconducting magnet celebrated as a top 100 revolutionary technology with an R&D100 award. bit.ly/3xcoHj6
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Following MagLab tradition, Director Greg Boebinger presented MagLab / @floridastate chemist Tim Cross with this "bitter disk" plaque today, in honor of Cross' retirement as longtime director of the lab's Tallahassee-based #NMR facility.
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In the second story in our series on high-field COVID research, MagLab and @WeizmannScience researcher Lucio Frydman is part of a global dragnet hunting for vulnerabilities in the virus that causes #COVID19. bit.ly/3ibQYgP
#NMR @Covid19Nmr
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The brilliant @veritasium team came to visit the MagLab recently. Watch the amazing video they made about our powerful magnets at buff.ly/40cLes8
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MagLab users have designed a new technique to acquire 103Rh solid-state NMR spectra to study their molecular structures – a feat previously thought to be nearly impossible. buff.ly/49JcWBg
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A team of physicists from Harvard University & Northwestern University has found the most precise value yet for the magnetic moment of an electron. buff.ly/419l4YL
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Still thinking about that #LastOfUs finale? Read how real scientists are using powerful magnets to understand one of the most prevalent and deadly #fungi. buff.ly/3K1MEjV
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A $15.8 million grant from the National Science Foundation (@NSF) will yield a detailed design for the world's most powerful superconducting magnet at the National MagLab. bit.ly/3owaOJf #NSFfunded
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The MagLab was excited to host the @NSF Division of Materials Research Director Germano S. Iannacchione Thursday. He learned more about how the MagLab develops world-record magnets and the critical role they play in yielding discoveries across disciplines.
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Congrats to the astronomers who nabbed the 2019 @PhysicsWorld Breakthrough of the Year award for the first direct visual evidence of a black hole and its “shadow.” The MagLab's world-record "little big coil" also made the top 10 list! bit.ly/2YKjCfu
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At the MagLab, we have some of the world's most powerful magnets, but we are also world leaders in designing and building magnet probes. Find out what probes are and meet some of our unparalleled probes - bit.ly/3ufJaQG
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Is it #Magic or #Magnets that make this aluminum pan appear to defy gravity & "float" to the ground? Learn more about the unseen electric currents at play in the fringe fields of the world's strongest magnet - piped.video/xKiH2GMjPEQ #Halloween #Science
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Interested in leveraging high-powered magnets for your #science #research? Here's how you apply for magnet time at the world's largest & highest-powered magnet lab - bit.ly/2R4KkPt
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#ScienceHappensHere at the #NSFfunded National High Magnetic Field Laboratory where high magnetic fields are expanding our understanding of the electronic behavior of materials. #nsfstories
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Today, out-going director Greg Boebinger was thanked and celebrated for his 20 years of leadership. FSU President Richard McCullough spoke and MagLab-ers gathered together to wish him well in his next chapter as faculty at FSU!
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Congrats to NMR Program Director @SchurkoFSU, recognized this month at the prestigious Alpine Conference. bit.ly/3PC1yzd
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Distinguished physicist Kathleen Amm named director of the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. buff.ly/3vpl8bN
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On #HigherEducationDay we thank our two amazing higher ed host institutions - @FloridaState & @UF - and the many professors, postdocs, students, faculty, & staff who help elevate the MagLab.
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MagLab Director Greg Boebinger has been named a member of the National Academy of Sciences. Join us in congratulating him on this prestigious accomplishment -bit.ly/3eV25Kh
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Congratulations to our NMR Facility Director @SchurkoFSU!
2023 Regitze R. Vold Memorial Prize goes Rob Schurko. Congratulations @SchurkoFSU!
#alpineMR2023 #NMRchat #NMR
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Wondering what we do at the MagLab? Learn more about the world's largest and highest-powered magnet lab and join us for an upcoming tour or event to see the lab for yourself! bit.ly/3ut0XXD
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Meet new MagLab Director, Dr. Kathleen Amm and hear her talk about her passion for magnet technology, excitement about high magnetic field research and vision for the lab. buff.ly/4aXg4Km
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Who is behind this week's @NaturePhysics paper about quantum #spinliquids? Check out this Q&A with Kim Modic of @ISTAustria to learn what historical figure she'd love to meet, her memorable science moments, and her dreams for future research. bit.ly/2ykDrMr
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"KILLING MACHINE:" The velvet worm sprays and traps its prey. MagLab research uncovers new details on how its sticky slime works. bit.ly/3RRkH2X
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Join us in welcoming Dr. Kathleen Amm as the Director of the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory.
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FSU is lauching a search to find the next director of the National HIgh Magnetic Field Laboratory - bit.ly/3MMDXvR
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Congratulations to Lucio Frydman of the Weizmann Institute in Israel and MagLab Chief Scientist for Chemistry/Biology on being awarded the prestigious Richard R. Ernst Prize in Magnetic Resonance - bit.ly/3wqtOsV
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Florida State University is seeking a leader with demonstrated abilities to drive both scientific and management excellence, to serve as the director of the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. Learn more about the position at bit.ly/3MMDXvR
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Congrats to the MagLab's David Larbalestier, recognized by his alma mater @imperialcollege for his world leadership in developing superconducting magnets.
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New #NMR research on how "water wires" and #proteins interact stirs up the scientific waters! @floridastate, @UCSF @waynestate, @ucsantabarbara, @thisisUIC @PNASNews @solidstateNMR nationalmaglab.org/news-even…
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A year ago, MagLab researchers published a paper in @nature about their world-record 45.5-tesla magnet. Fast-forward one year, and this highly-cited article is already in the top 1% of all #physics papers, according to @webofscience. Wow!
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Using a technique called dynamic nuclear polarization, scientists can make hard-to-find atoms easier to locate, which helps them solve many kinds of science secrets faster and better - like this one about zinc in toothpaste. bit.ly/3LxzCeu
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New research on the unique 25 T Split Helix Magnet explores magnetic field driven coherent coupling - bit.ly/40K0pJb
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Looking for the right magnet to match your research needs? Search here by field strength, bore size, or technique and apply for time on the world's highest-powered magnets. bit.ly/44XPvTt
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While the lab's exterior may look different due to the impact from last week's storm on the trees planted 30+ years ago, the work inside continues thanks to our deeply-rooted, resilient staff.
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It's time to celebrate all of the #SubatomicSmackdown particles and the important discoveries they make possible for us. #TeamPhoton #TeamProton #TeamElectron #TeamNeutron
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What a year of amazing research at the National MagLab! Take a look back at our 2023 Science Highlights - buff.ly/3DJOjaq
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Niobium-tin isn't getting older, people: It's getting better. With $1.5 million from @Energy, #floridastate and MagLab researchers are improving this #superconductor standby for use in next-gen high-energy particle accelerators. bit.ly/32stmPj
@CERN #particlephysics #LHC
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Still working from home? Try one of our Zoom backgrounds to add a bit of #science to your virtual meetings. bit.ly/2xAliPN #WFH
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MagLab and @floridastate biophysicist Tim Cross was planning his retirement when a #COVID research challenge popped up that he couldn't refuse. bit.ly/2ZqoaIO
#NMR #COVIDscience #COVID19 @FSUartssciences
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Congratulations to our Chief Scientist, Laura Greene!
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Read the cover story in @jmri_ismrm about how researchers propose a triple-pulse excitation scheme to simultaneously suppress background signals & eliminate radio-frequency acoustic ringing in #NMR spectra. bit.ly/3mewHLD
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Ever consider top-down, but waffle over concerns of sample purification/prep? Check out this new paper in @JProteomeRes on recovery of intact proteins from PAGE gels. @davidsbutcher @Lisca11 #MassSpec #proteomics #PEPPI-MS #TopDownProteomics bit.ly/3eO2bRH
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Paul Dirac, who discovered the relativistic equation for his friend here, says VOTE #TeamElectron! #FSU #SubatomicSmackdown
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Starting ONE week from today, don't miss FSU's Discovery Days, a week of celebrating FSU research, creativity, and discovery! And join us at the MagLab on 10/4 for a shark tank-style Discovery Challenge pitch event from 3pm-5pm! FREE & open to the public. bit.ly/46mGvHw
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Join us in congratulating @FAMUFSUCOE faculty member & MagLab-er Theo Siegrist on being selected for the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL). bit.ly/3OzZRTt
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Join us in congratulating MagLab Chief Scientist @laurahgreene on her appointment to the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology - bit.ly/3zC6NVg
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Read what MagLab chief materials scientist David Larbalestier thinks about the prospects of high-temperature superconductors in a new perspective piece in @ScienceMagazine - bit.ly/3NpPv6J
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A number of amazing postdoctoral opportunities are available at the National MagLab. Check them out and apply now - bit.ly/3HcK2xV
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Proton showing a creative side at the FSU Master Craftsman Studio. Learn more about #TeamProton at bit.ly/SubatomicSmackdown and vote in the #SubatomicSmackdown on March 30!
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Thanks for coming to see our powerful magnets this week @FSU_Softball. Now for some powerful pitches & hits at the #NCAASoftball tournament!
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Happy birthday to Nikola Tesla! Born at midnight during an electrical storm, this electricity and magnetism pioneer was awarded more than 100 patents in his lifetime. Learn more at - bit.ly/2zxuAfg
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We have the power! We're installing a new generator, replacing the original that dates back to the lab's opening 30 years ago. Thanks to @FSUResearch for the $1 million in funding for this upgrade that will keep critical systems running during power outages.
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One week from today, take the field for MagLab Open House! Don't miss the 100 hands-on activities, food trucks, scavenger hunt & of course, really big magnets! bit.ly/MagLabOH
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Seeing headlines about PFAS chemicals? Here are the MagLab, we are using powerful magnets to characterize & catalog the thousands upon thousands of chemical compounds in the PFAS family, helping find solutions to health & environmental impacts. bit.ly/45evQOO
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Our pals at @Fermilab are setting up a racetrack for muons using a magnet that traveled 3200 miles from NY: ow.ly/oCLx301J0my
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What do crazy acronyms like ADMX, ABRACADABRA and HAYSTAC have in common, and how do they connect dark matter with magnetic fields? Our friends at @symmetrymag explain! bit.ly/37WHwYY
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This scientist says we need a protein emoji. What other #science emojis would you like to see to help communicate science? buff.ly/3kVAxev
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Come see us today at #FSUDay at the Capitol to learn how powerful magnets are changing the world.
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Our own David Larbalestier is quoted in this new piece from @Verge about what experts think on the new LK-99 “superconductor” going viral: bit.ly/3Qr7CfK
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Don't miss FSU's celebration of research, creativity and discovery NEXT WEEK! Explore the full schedule of events taking place between October 7-12.
#FSUDiscoveryDays is just one week away!
This weeklong showcase is your chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at @FloridaState research and creative activity.
Visit discoverydays.fsu.edu to see the full schedule and come experience some of what makes FSU so special!
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Check the schedule for this week's awesome virtual Open House events, including measuring the strength of human hair, fruit DNA & dancing droplets! bit.ly/2hjRYod
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Want to be work at the world's largest & highest-powered magnet lab? Take a look at these open faculty, postdoctoral and staff positions across our lab & apply today - bit.ly/2YkqQW4
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Scientists from @OhioState, @UCRiverside and elsewhere around the country are at the MagLab this week learning how an #NMR technique called dynamic nuclear polarization (DNP) can help them discover new things. (What's DNP? bit.ly/2OUpql7 ) #readfields
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We've all heard how a picture paints a thousand words. Now researchers at @floridastate and @MaastrichtU are creating pictures that paint thousands of molecules, which could be useful in health research.bit.ly/2NUBIr9 #massspec @AmerChemSociety @ACSPublications
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We put our hearts into our work at the National MagLab. Happy #ValentinesDay! #geeklove
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Happy Birthday to @floridastate professor emeritus & Nobel prize winner, Paul Dirac. ow.ly/A6tLq
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As #HeatWave2019 breaks records worldwide, fields magazine offers this hot-off-the-press story about the twisty, turny magnetic fields our #sun makes. bit.ly/sunchurn
@NatSolarObs #DKIST #NSFfunded #summer #HeatWave #readfields #sciart
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Chemists have been able to enhance electron spin coherence via engineering of so-called clock transitions in molecular magnets which may help yield next-generation quantum technologies. bit.ly/3B2gcbC
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See MagLab postdoc Dr. Lydia Babcock-Adams time-lapse of her work in the MagLab's Ion Cyclotron Resonance facility -
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On #WorldOceansDay, read how Jeremy Owens, a metal isotope oceanographer, paleo oceanographer and 2020 Sloan Research Fellow @FloridaState, sheds light on #climatechange today by studying ancient Earth. bit.ly/39xWPHR @SloanFoundation
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Today is the last day to catch us at #APSMarch2023 in Las Vegas. Find us (like this famous scientists did) at Exhibit Booth 900 to talk about #physics #magnets and other fundamental questions about the universe!
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Scientists have observed competition between magnetic orders from coupled sheets of atoms. The observations, described in the journal Nature, promise new insights into the #quantum qualities of two-dimensional materials. #physics #science bit.ly/397VGs9
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New research from @LSU_Chemistry reveals molecular architecture of fungal cell walls and the structural responses to stresses, work that could help develop more effective anti fungal medications for millions. bit.ly/3rp1JU5
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New funding will explore the mysteries of the Platinum group elements to investigate possible alternatives to rare and expensive materials used in an array of clean energy applications. bit.ly/3jiQEyV
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Chemists have created the brightest-ever fluorescent materials. See them for yourself - bit.ly/3a7OL22
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Physicists imaged electrons in a crystalline phase called a Wigner crystal, without a nucleus at their core. buff.ly/49F0T7Y
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A collaborative team of chemists, biochemists, and structural biologists attached a polymer to a protein to determine how the polymer can improve the potential to develop more useful therapeutics for treating cancers & inflammatory diseases. buff.ly/3YBofY0
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If you'd like to eat the world's most scientifically perfect pizza, read about this new paper and the "perfect pizza" equation. bit.ly/2JK1JWO
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OVER THE MOON!
MagLab researchers are analyzing the complex composition of lunar soil from two NASA Apollo missions. We'll let you know what they discover as they process their findings.
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This new work predicts a material that remains a superconductor when heated to the boiling point of water - bit.ly/2lXSgDf
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Learn how MagLab User & Duke University assistant professor Sara Haravifard could be thought of as "a physics chef" and how making new materials in a #physics #lab can be a lot like #cooking - bit.ly/3P3PDKf
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Happy birthday to Carl Friedrich Gauss who was born today in 1777. A #pioneer in electricity & #magnetism, he invented an early magnetometer, developed a system of #magnetic units & built an electromagnetic telegraph. Learn more about his life at bit.ly/3gLd8Ix #Gauss
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