High powered magnets, and making steel with hydrogen

Our Changing World by RNZ

Aug 3, 202600:25:32Science & Medicine

At the Robinson Research Institute in Wellington, researchers are developing powerful superconducting magnets for space, fusion and MRI applications. Claire Concannon visits the labs to learn about a small magnet’s trip...

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