Geobiologist Joseph Kirschvink and his co-workers at Cal Tech have discovered crystals of magnetite, a naturally magnetic material commonly known as lodestone, in human brain tissue. Magnetite is ...

The magnetic properties of lodestone, also known as magnetite, were documented in China more than 2,000 years ago, and Chinese sailors were navigating with lodestone compasses as early as 900 ...

Magnetite, one of the most common types of ore, is attracted to magnets. However, in certain circumstances it can become naturally magnetized, creating the far rarer lodestone.

The magnetic properties of lodestone, also known as magnetite, were documented in China more than 2,000 years ago, and Chinese sailors were navigating with lodestone compasses as early as 900 ...

Lodestone is a form a magnetite that naturally performs as a magnet. The first magnetic compasses were simply pieces of lodestone dangled on a string to align with the earth's magnetic field.

Earliest records show a spoon shaped compass made of lodestone or magnetite ore, referred to as a "South-pointer" dating back to sometime during the Han Dynasty (2nd century BCE to 2nd century CE).

Magnetite developer Magnetite Mines has signed a framework agreement to acquire privately held Lodestone Equities, which holds iron-ore rights and tenements in South Australia. The framework ...

Mojang teases a potential new feature for Minecraft, leading to fan speculation and excitement. The official Minecraft Twitter account sparks fan theories after posting an image of a Lodestone ...