Myth-busting

Six Magnetic Objects Hiding in Plain Sight at Home — and One That Isn't Magnetic at All

From induction hobs to contactless cards, ordinary British homes are full of quiet magnetic machinery. Here is a room-by-room tour — plus one familiar object that people often assume is magnetic but usually isn't.

Nov 8, 2026

Fridge Magnets Don't Get Tired: Five Magnetic Claims Put Under the Microscope

Magnets that supposedly wear out, water that has been 'charged' by a magnet, and the persistent hope that slicing a magnet in half gives you a lone north pole. We asked what the physics actually says — and what you can prove at your own kitchen table.

Nov 8, 2026