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By controlling magnetic fields using light, a team of researchers led by NTU scientists has solved a long-standing challenge ...

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Eddy currents are not just textbook curiosities; they are the hidden loops that appear whenever metal meets a changing magnetic field. From DIY levitation tricks to clever braking systems, these ...

Michelle Hanlon is executive director of the Center for Air and Space Law and assistant professor at the University of Mississippi School of Law. Imagine a network of orbiting satellites equipped with ...

Tech giants are in a heated race to build data centers and dominate the AI landscape. But America might not be ready for the energy demand. The country’s aging electrical grid could struggle to keep ...

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