Warnings about magnets and gadgets have been passed down like tech folklore, often without much explanation. The reality is more nuanced: some electronics are genuinely vulnerable to magnetic fields, ...

The concept of a full hard drive might become a thing of the past sooner than you think. In a massive leap forward for data storage, scientists have developed a new type of molecular magnet that could ...

At some point, you've probably heard the stern warning: Never put magnets near your electronics! It's advice so ingrained in tech culture that it feels like a law of physics. But is it true? Was it ...

We've seen a few hybrid tablet stylus/ballpoint pens kicking around, but the Polar Pen, with its barrel made out of rare earth magnets, takes the absolute biscuit. Michelle Starr Science editor ...

Niron Magnetics has announced a project in collaboration with Stellantis to develop a new generation of electric motor designs for automotive use using magnets free of rare-earth elements. Niron’s ...

Volta Energy Technologies and Volvo Cars Tech Fund join Niron’s existing investors as the company advances its Clean Earth Magnet™ technology as a sustainable alternative to rare earth materials ...