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Mmm, Carbon Magnets

Posted by timothy on from the accidental-discoveries dept.

ruszka writes: "PhysicsWeb has an article detailing that scientists have finally proven pure carbon can be magnetic ... Something great they mention is that this 'could eventually lead to metal-free magnets that are cheaper and lighter than their metallic counterparts'"

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  1. Mmm... Repeat story by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Insightful

    Gosh, Timothy. Just when I was praising you for getting the scoop on Hemos, you go and post this story in light of this story posted by chrisd.

    On-topic: Do these have magical healing powers like regular magnets?