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Scientists who discovered a third form of magnetism win major physics prize

First reported Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:41:44 GMT · Last updated

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Scientists who discovered a third form of magnetism win major physics prize
Science Daily · published 2026-10-18 09:41 UTC

Physicists have uncovered a hidden third form of magnetism that challenges more than 100 years of established physics. Called altermagnetism, the discovery could transform future computing and electronics while opening an entirely new frontier in quantum research.

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    Scientists who discovered a third form of magnetism win major physics prize

    Physicists have uncovered a hidden third form of magnetism that challenges more than 100 years of established physics. Called altermagnetism, the discovery could transform future computing and electronics while opening an entirely new frontier in quantum research.

    Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:41:44 GMT

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