ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Molecule-based magnets

Okay kiddo, so you know what magnets are, right? They're things that stick to metal and can attract other magnets, like when you play with your fridge magnets or make a compass with them.

Now, imagine these magnets being made of tiny things called "molecules." These molecules are really small, even smaller than the things you can see under a microscope. They're kind of like building blocks that make up everything around us.

What makes molecule-based magnets special is that they have special properties that regular magnets don't have. For example, they can be turned on and off using special tools or by changing the temperature. This means that they can be used for things like storing and transmitting information in computers, making new types of machines, and even in medical applications.

Plus, because these magnets are made of molecules, scientists can use chemistry to make lots of different types of molecule-based magnets with different shapes and properties. It's like playing with building blocks to make cool things!

Overall, molecule-based magnets are special types of magnets made of really small things called molecules, and they have special properties that make them useful for lots of different things.