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Science Note: Magnetic Soap
By dissolving iron in ordinary soap, scientists have created a cleaning product that can be controlled by magnets.
Scientists have created the world’s first magnetic soap. As Living on Earth’s Mary Bates reports, when exposed to a magnetic field, the soap, dirt or oil will dissolve.