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SLAC scientists find conclusive proof of a mysterious third type For nearly 90 years, scientists believed magnetism fell into just two categories, but researchers have now confirmed a remarkable third type called altermagnetism. For nearly 90 years, scientists believed magnetism fell into just two categories, but researchers have now confirmed a remarkable third type called altermagnetism.
Dr. Kai NakamuraChief Science CorrespondentPublished Nov 4, 2026 at 8:41 AM EST · 1 min read
SLAC scientists find conclusive proof of a mysterious third type For nearly 90 years, scientists believed magnetism fell into just two categories, but researchers have now confirmed a remarkable third type called altermagnetism. For nearly 90 years, scientists believed magnetism fell into just two categories, but researchers have now confirmed a remarkable third type called altermagnetism.
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