The Magnitude of Magnetism
1,184 views · Published 3 August 2018 · 27:01 · Indexed 28 September 2026
Channel: TVO Today · 2018 · Education
The mystery of magnets bewildered humans in ancient times. They eventually understood that magnetism was essential to understanding which way was north or south, and that opened the world to explorers. But the magnetic forces that keep a steady hand on Earth aren't as stable as people might think. That conundrum inspired science journalist Alanna Mitchell to write, "The Spinning Magnet: The Force that Created the Modern World and Could Destroy It." She talks to Nam Kiwanuka about her research.
