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SLAC scientists find conclusive proof of a mysterious third type of magnetism

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What we know
For nearly 90 years, scientists believed magnetism fell into just two categories, but researchers have now confirmed a remarkable third type called altermagnetism. Using specialized X-rays, they uncovered a unique magnetic signature that proves these materials behave differently from conventional magnets.
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SLAC scientists find conclusive proof of a mysterious third type of magnetism
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SLAC scientists find conclusive proof of a mysterious third type of magnetism
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- ScienceDaily TechnologySLAC scientists find conclusive proof of a mysterious third type of magnetism
- ScienceDaily Top NewsSLAC scientists find conclusive proof of a mysterious third type of magnetism
- DawnUS midterms: Democrats win US Congress in midterm rout of Trump
- Axios"What we just witnessed was an AI earthquake": Voters revolt against tech at polls
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- Channel NewsAsia LatestAMD forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates as data-center growth accelerates