Researchers have uncovered friction without contact—driven entirely by magnetic interactions. As two magnetic layers slide, their internal forces compete, causing constant rearrangements that dramatically increase resistance at certain distances. This creates a surprising peak in friction instead of a steady rise, breaking a long-standing physics law.
Sorry, I’m still not seeing the merit in this article/paper.
I don’t see what’s new? Bulk magnetic forces vs atomic magnetic forces have been known to have different strengths for a very long time now.
I refer you to @teft@piefed.social 's excellent summation. My conclusion on the meaning of the research was faulty.