The effect is exactly what would be expected if the particles were being scattered by faint magnetic fields — measuring only about a millionth of a trillionth as strong as fridge magnets.
Magnetic refers to something that attracts metal, like iron or steel. Refrigerator doors are magnetic, so magnets stick to them. Also, someone who is very popular and attracts people has a magnetic personality. A powerful speaker who attracts many fans has a magnetic way of speaking. Magnetic people make you want to get closer, like you’re being pulled by their magical magnetic force. Both senses of the magnet have to do with attraction.
THE CARTOON PICTURE OF MAGNETS THAT HAS TRANSFORMED SCIENCE MAGAZINE The blips could be explained by weird new particles called solar axions, or unexpected magnetic properties for certain known particles, neutrinos, the researchers propose.
