High-Density Magnets Created

Posted by michael on Wednesday March 13, 2002 @11:38AM from the refrigerators-rejoice dept.

Judebert writes: "University of California, Riverside scientists have created diradical magnets: magnetic particles that have two unbonded electrons instead of just one. The problem with diradical substances is that they have always been extremely chemically active, so they never stayed around longer than a few microseconds at room temperature. The new substance is stable at room temperature, even when it's in solution. And it's not even metallic. This paves the way for newer, higher-density magnetic and magneto-optical media and devices. You can help distribute the load if you visit the text mirror instead."

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Loudness by Deanasc · 2002-03-13 12:21 · Score: 3, Funny

So can I get even louder headphones for my Mp3 player? Imagine how much quicker I can loose my hearing listening to my pirated CD's.

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Re:And the practical advantage is... by Polo · 2002-03-13 13:04 · Score: 3, Funny

stronger magnets = higher storage density on magnetic devices.

also, stuff won't fall off the fridge when you slam it shut.
This just in! by Veramocor · 2002-03-13 13:07 · Score: 4, Funny

RIAA/MPAA just announced the second free electron will be used for DRM.

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