National MagLab

A feast for the mind and senses at National MagLab Open House

Published: February 20, 2019 | 10:35 am | Posted in: Science & Technology

For some, science is an acquired taste. The National High Magnetic Field Laboratory invites those folks, along with STEM fans of all ages across the Big Bend, to its annual Open House on Saturday, Feb. 23. There, science of every flavor will be available for sampling, from strawberry DNA to flying potatoes and from pickle […]

National MagLab to receive $184M NSF renewal grant

Published: April 2, 2018 | 10:32 am | Posted in: Science & Technology

Lab To Remain Headquartered at Florida State University The National High Magnetic Field Laboratory will receive $184 million over the next five years from the National Science Foundation, keeping the world’s most powerful magnet lab headquartered at Florida State University. The National Science Board authorized NSF to make the five-year award for the continuing operation […]

National MagLab’s latest magnet snags world record, marks new era of scientific discovery

Published: December 12, 2017 | 1:40 pm | Posted in: Science & Technology

The Florida State University-headquartered National High Magnetic Field Laboratory has shattered another world record with the testing of a 32-tesla magnet — 33 percent stronger than what had previously been the world’s strongest superconducting magnet used for research and more than 3,000 times stronger than a small refrigerator magnet. On Dec. 8, this new magnet […]