Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) allows scientists to see how life’s building blocks—proteins and RNAs—move, interact, and function inside living systems. By revealing these hidden molecular motions, NMR helps us understand how life works at its most fundamental level.

By uncovering the intricate interactions of RNAs and proteins and using magnetic nanoparticles to stimulate cell regeneration, researchers are developing new therapeutic technologies that target disease mechanisms and restore damaged tissues. .

By precisely measuring the brain’s magnetic signals to study how memory and speech are processed, researchers are uncovering the neural mechanisms key to treating Alzheimer’s, developmental disorders, and other cognitive conditions. . .

By studying the magnetic signatures preserved in rocks, researchers trace the movement of tectonic plates and shifts in Earth’s magnetic field to uncover the planet’s formation and evolution.

By advancing rare-earth magnet recycling and using magnetism to track pollution and environmental change, researchers are driving innovations toward cleaner energy and a more sustainable circular economy.

By monitoring the ionosphere—the boundary between Earth and space—researchers study magnetic fluctuations that affect satellite communication, navigation, and auroral activity driven by solar storms.

Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), researchers observe complex chemical reactions in real time—from batteries and corrosion to fuel cells—advancing clean energy, sustainable materials, and medical diagnostics.

Using solid-state Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), researchers uncover materials’ atomic structures and properties, developing new functional materials—like those for solar cells—through rapid and efficient synthesis.

By manipulating ultra-cold atomic gases, researchers develop highly sensitive magnetometers that push the limits of precision measurement—from mapping brain activity to advancing space exploration.

By studying magnetic fields inside stars, researchers uncover how stellar magnetism drives their rotation and evolution—helping to reconstruct the history of galaxies and the cosmic timeline of the universe.

By studying quantum systems before they reach equilibrium, researchers uncover the complex interactions between particles—advancing theoretical frameworks that inform quantum computing and magnetic materials research.

By creating and characterising new magnetic quantum materials, researchers are developing stable and innovative substances that form the foundation for future quantum computing and advanced information technologies.

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