Unveiling the Magnetic Revolution: Diamonds, Rust, and Measuring Natural Monopoles

Researchers have measured quasiparticles with single, double, and quadruple magnetic poles on the surface of hematite, a rock similar to rust. These peculiar magnetic configurations, known as magnetic monopoles, were observed for the first time in a naturally occurring magnet. The formation of these monopoles is connected to the property of emergence, where the combination of many physical entities produces something new with unique properties. The discovery could have implications for improving computer technology and memory logic.