National MagLab

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Two MagLab Scientists Named to National Academy of Inventors - MagLab The two are recognized for producing and patenting technologies that have brought, or aspire to bring, real impact on the welfare of society and economic progress.

Congratulations to Yan-Yan Hu and Ulf Trociewitz!
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Stop by the #MDSM2026 Conference exhibit hall to meet a MagLabber today (& tomorrow) and learn more about the world's largest & highest-powered magnet lab.

Scientists Create Powerful New Form of Aluminum That Could Replace Rare Earth Metals Researchers have uncovered an unusual new form of aluminium that challenges long-held assumptions about how this common metal behaves. Researchers at King’s College London have identified an unusual…

This aligns with several MagLab projects also focused on meeting the need for rare earths.
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How squeaking sneakers could help us better understand engineering failures and earthquake ruptures. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Breakthrough AI Tool Identifies 25 Previously Unknown Magnetic Materials New research may help reduce reliance on rare earth elements used to power modern technology.

A new avenue in efforts to replace rare earths:
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Spider Silk Is Stronger Than Steel and Now We Know Why By uncovering the molecular interactions that give spider silk its remarkable properties, researchers have revealed principles that could inspire advanced materials and shed light on biological…

Stronger than steel, tougher than Kevlar. Learn more about the power of proteins in spider silk.
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HEADED HOME!
MagLab researcher Lydia Babcock-Adams shares this update as she wraps up research on her voyage to Antarctica.
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Job Opportunities - MagLab The MagLab employs a diverse work force that includes scientists, machinists, engineers, administrators, writers and even artists.

We have some exciting positions open at the world's largest & highest-powered magnet lab. Apply today to join our team!

Remembering Rob Schurko - MagLab MagLab’s NMR Director described as extraordinary leader, first-rate scholar, and remarkable person.

We are deeply saddened at the passing of Rob Schurko, director of the lab's NMR facility, FSU chemistry professor, brilliant scientist, colleague, mentor, and friend.
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Massive Quantum Leap: New Tech Could Enable 100,000-Qubit Computers They combined optical tweezers with metasurfaces to trap more than 1,000 atoms, with the potential to capture hundreds of thousands more. Quantum computers will only surpass classical machines if…

This technique could dramatically scale up production of qubits for quantum computing:
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Earth’s Magnetic Field Has an “Astonishing” Wild Side Scientists Missed Until Now Deep beneath the ocean floor, ancient sediments hint that Earth’s magnetic field sometimes changed far more slowly than expected.

New research on Earth's ever shifting magnetic field:
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Thank you to the nearly 7,000 attendees who joined us on Feb. 21, 2026 to explore the latest chapter in the National MagLab's story. Together, we celebrated how great books and inspiring science both begin with curiosity and wonder.

Open House day is here!
Join us 10a-3p for a science extravaganza including the smashing junkyard magnet!

FREE ICE CREAM? Yes! And it's made right before your eyes using liquid nitrogen.
One of many exciting reasons not to miss Open House TOMORROW 10a-3p.

MagLab Open House is an incredible experience in RAIN or SHINE! Plan to see the world's largest & highest powered magnet lab and experience nearly 100 hands-on activities inside and/or outside as the weather allows. 🌧️ 🌦️ ☀️

Mayo Clinic installed the first magnetic nanoparticle-mediated hyperthermia machine in the U.S. Hyperthermia is a procedure that uses heat to damage and kill cancer cells.

Planning ahead for your trip to MagLab Open House?
Plenty of FREE parking all around innovation park.
And the event is FREE, too -- Saturday 10a-3p

IN JUST TWO DAYS! The combined excitement and discovery of science and literature at free and family-friendly Open House-- Saturday 10a-3p!

Half-ton magnet aces world-first 1.8 million°F fusion plasma confinement OpenStar Technologies' "Junior" prototype proves that levitated dipole reactors can stabilize superheated plasma.

Nuclear fusion startup company report demonstrating that a heavy magnet can be controlled and levitated while simultaneously confining superheated gas -

Are you ready?!?
MagLab Open House, celebrating science and books, is just four days away!
SAT FEB 21 10a-3p

At last week's AAAS Meeting, MagLab Chief Scientist Laura Greene led a symposium on Pushing the Frontiers of Magnetic Imaging and Spectroscopy with talks on MRI, ICR, and NMR with speakers Cornelius von Morze, Rene Boiteau, and Aaron Rossini.

Fairy tales and stories of all kinds will come to life with sparkle and science at the 2026 MagLab Open House!
Join us Saturday 10a-3p for this free and fun science extravaganza!
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Open House week is here!
We're busy prepping to welcome you for a celebration of science and reading this weekend!

Come celebrate science, books, and the story of the MagLab.
Our FREE Open House is Saturday, Feb 21 10a-3p!
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Do you love books as much as Belle?
BE OUR GUEST at our book-themed Open House!
Feb 21 10a-3p!

Tonight's the Night!
Join us at the Woodville Branch Library for fun and learning!

Our Open House is just 10 days away!
So much free fun to be had-- like watching the smashing power of a junkyard magnet!
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What books have inspired you?
Celebrate reading, learning and science with us at the 2026 MagLab Open House!
Join us Saturday, Feb 21 10a-3p for this free and fun science extravaganza!
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Look, it floats!
The famous magnetically levitating sculpture is back at the MagLab-- Check it out at Open House Saturday Feb 21 10a-3p!