Damping vibrations is crucial for precision experiments, for example in astronomy. A new invention uses a special kind of magnets to achieve this -- electropermanent magnets. They consist of a ...

Federal safety regulators have warned consumers to stop using high-powered magnetic-ball toy sets that have been linked to seven deaths and hundreds of injuries. The Consumer Product Safety Commission ...

The Consumer Product Safety Commission on Thursday recalled small but powerful magnetic balls used as building blocks and stress relievers, citing thousands of hospitalizations and at least seven ...