A phenomenon where the Earth's magnetic field reverses its polarity, meaning that magnetic north and south switch places. Virtual Axial Dipole Moment (VADM): A measure of the strength of the Earth ...

A novel spintronic device from Tohoku University allows electrical mutual switching between antiferromagnets and ferromagnets, boosting AI energy efficiency.

The magnetic field confines charged particles radially ... “We can use the same apparatus for the antiproton transport,” says Smorra. “All we need to do is switch the polarity of the electrodes.” ...

When an electric circuit flows through a conductor, a magnetic field (or "flux") develops ... a device with the properties of a conventional magnet, except you can turn it on or off by placing a ...

A Japanese Nintendo patent published last week describes, in a machine translation of its claims, a gaming device that seems ...

Nintendo's Switch 2 has finally ... satisfying snap that the magnets did, that's how we came up with the mechanical rails that give you a click." Ultimately, these magnetic connections have ...

A game controller patent filed by Nintendo suggests Switch 2 Joy-Cons will feature two magnets on each controller.

Switch 2 hopefully won’t have the same problem. The system will reportedly utilize Hall-effect sticks, a technology rarely ...

And, as we expected, it was confirmed the Switch 2 will boast magnetic Joy-Cons ... Nintendo actually toyed with using magnets for its original console as well. Our Zoe seeks to answer the ...

One of these features is the bigger Joy-Con controllers which now connect to the screen via magnetic attachments ... So it seems to be with the Switch 2's magnets. I’m super-eager to try ...

Your navigation system just got a critical update, one that happens periodically because Earth’s magnetic north pole keeps moving. Here’s what to know.