Today, materials scientist Peter Mullner answers a child’s question about magnets: ‘What are magnets made of, and how do they ...

Magnetic toys for kids can be fun and educational, but loose magnets or high-powered magnets can cause dangerous injuries or fatalities in children if they are swallowed.

Accidental ingestion of magnets is a growing problem among children, and parents should be aware of this risk, experts say. In a new study, researchers at a U.K. hospital report two cases of ...

(CBS/AP) Watch out for magnets. That's the word from the Consumer Products Safety Commission, which on Thursday warned that powerful ball-bearing magnets pose a big threat to children. So far this ...

Magic of magnets attracting or repulsing objects fascinated people since ancient time, but yet 100 years ago understanding the nature of magnetism remained to be very illusive.

Injuries from swallowing magnets are a growing problem among children that can lead to potentially life-threatening complications, researchers say.

Despite more safety rules, kids around the world continue swallowing magnets, and the United States tops the list. Magnet swallowing has posed a danger to kids in the U.S. for over a decade.