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Magnetism and spin Research update Magnet misbehaves near absolute zero Quantum phase transition defies conventional classification
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Superconductivity Research update Magnet falls freely in superconducting tube Physicists predict a new twist on a popular classroom demonstration
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Transport properties Research update Photonic crystals go magnetic Researchers make a novel type of photonic crystal from "magnetic atoms"