Physicists discover a novel quantum state in an elemental solid
Physicists observed the hybridization of two forms of topological quantum behavior—edge states and surface states, which are two types of quantum two-dimensional electron systems.
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Neutrons can bind to quantum dots
MIT researchers discover a neutronic nanomaterial.
Propelling atomically layered magnets toward green computers
MIT scientists utilize 2D vdW magnets that pave the way for the next generation of scalable and energy-efficient spintronic devices.
High-temperature superconducting magnets are ready for fusion
A detailed study of magnets built by MIT and Commonwealth Fusion Systems confirms they meet the requirements for an economic, compact fusion power plant.
Researchers Harness 2D Magnetic Materials for Energy-Efficient Computing
An MIT team precisely controlled an ultrathin magnet at room temperature, which could enable faster, more efficient processors and computer memories.
Graphene Unveils a Quantum Quirk: Electrons Fractionalize Without a Magnetic Field
MIT physicists have now observed fractional charge effect in a surprisingly simple setup: five layers of graphene, a material derived from graphite.
AI-powered tool GNoME uncovers millions of new crystals
Google Deepmind's AI-powered tool GNoME uncovers millions of new crystals, including hundreds of thousands with potential for groundbreaking technologies.
In a breakthrough that could revolutionize materials science, a new AI tool called GNoME has identified 2.2 million new crystals, including 380,000 stable materials that hold the