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Acoustic Twist Reveals Flat Bands
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Acoustic Twist Reveals Flat Bands

A characteristic feature of twisted graphene bilayers has now been seen in an analogous acoustic system.   Read More »

Altermagnets That Turn On and Off
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Altermagnets That Turn On and Off

Researchers have proposed methods to tune the properties of altermagnets, a step toward practical applications for this new form of magnet.   Read More »

A New Type of Time Crystal
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A New Type of Time Crystal

Time crystals realized in the so-called quasiperiodic regime hold promise for future applications in quantum computing and sensing.   Read More »

Plastic Ice Observed
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Plastic Ice Observed

A neutron-scattering experiment has confirmed the existence of an unusual phase of ice that forms at high temperature and high pressure.   Read More »

Lab-Created Aurora Highlights New Polymer Physics
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Lab-Created Aurora Highlights New Polymer Physics

The discovery of a mini aurora above a light-emitting polymer material reveals an electron-ejection process that might be useful in field-emission displays and material fabrication.   Read More »

Ultracold Dynamics of Spin Ices
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Ultracold Dynamics of Spin Ices

Experiments identify temperature ranges where exotic materials known as spin ices are in equilibrium or out of equilibrium.   Read More »

New Fundamental Magnetic Law Uncovered
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New Fundamental Magnetic Law Uncovered

Andrei Sirenko –  

A new formula that connects a material’s magnetic permeability to spin dynamics has been derived and tested 84 years after the debut of its electric counterpart.   Read More »

Nonchiral Clusters Self-Assemble into Chiral Films
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Nonchiral Clusters Self-Assemble into Chiral Films

Researchers have demonstrated a method to create circular polarizing films from nonchiral nanoclusters that form spiral chains during drying.   Read More »

Holey Material Enhances Electron Flow
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Holey Material Enhances Electron Flow

An array of holes in a 2D material enhances an effect that improves the flow of electric currents.   Read More »

Generating Heavy Electrons Without Problematic Elements
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Generating Heavy Electrons Without Problematic Elements

A new strategy allows scientists to find and make materials that host so-called heavy electrons without requiring rare-earth or actinide elements.   Read More »

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