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Magnetic encounters: how intermolecular collisions affect magnetism

Scientists at the University of Osaka developed a theoretical framework to explain the anomalously large magnetic susceptibility of organic radical fluids. They found that dynamic magnetic interactions during molecular collisions enhance the magnetic susceptibility, explaining the phenomenon beyond conventional theories.

SourceThe University of Osaka·JournalThe Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 15, 2026

Thermal ‘tug-of-war’ enables memory with 66× lower energy consumption

Researchers developed a memory technology that stores data using almost no electricity by controlling spin states through temperature changes. The approach reduces energy consumption by up to 66 times compared to existing methods, making it suitable for low-power memory technologies.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateMay 13, 2026
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Why does life prefer one “hand” over the other? New study points to electron spin

Researchers found that electron spin interacts differently with mirror-image molecules, causing small but meaningful differences in behavior during dynamic processes. This asymmetry could lead to the dominance of a single 'hand' in biology, offering a possible route toward understanding how one molecular form came to dominate.

SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 22, 2026

New microscopy technique reveals hidden magnetic chemistry in living systems

A University of Tokyo team developed a fluorescence imaging method to track short-lived molecular intermediates and their magnetic responses in real time. The approach isolates spin-dependent part of chemistry, revealing how magnetically sensitive intermediates appear and disappear.

SourceGraduate School of Arts and Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateApr 6, 2026

‘Spin-flip’ in metal complexes can help solar cells leap beyond limits

Researchers successfully captured singlet-fission-amplified excitons with a molybdenum-based emitter, achieving 130% quantum yield and pushing the limits of solar cell efficiency. The team used a metal complex called 'spin-flip' emitter to harvest multiplied energy from singlet fission.

SourceKyushu University·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 25, 2026
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A new class of strange one-dimensional particles

Researchers have identified a new class of one-dimensional particles, dubbed anyons, which exhibit properties between bosons and fermions. The discovery opens up new possibilities for investigating fundamental physics in realistic experimental settings.

SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalPhysical Review A·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 3, 2026

Magnetic surfaces found to steer Alzheimer’s-linked protein growth

Researchers discovered that magnetized surfaces significantly influence amyloid protein assembly, forming more fibrils and longer structures when aligned in one direction. The study suggests a new physical factor, Chiral-Induced Spin Selectivity (CISS), plays a direct role in protein self-assembly.

SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalACS Nano·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 31, 2025
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Gold clusters show promise as scalable options for quantum computers, sensors

Researchers at Penn State have demonstrated how gold nanoclusters can mimic the spin properties of trapped atomic ions, allowing for scalability in quantum applications. The clusters can be easily synthesized in large quantities and exhibit unique Rydberg-like spin-polarized states that mimic superpositions.

SourcePenn State·JournalACS Central Science·TypeImaging analysis·DateJul 22, 2025

Resistance is futile: Superconducting diodes are the future

A team led by Junichi Shiogai successfully observes the superconducting diode effect in an Fe(Se,Te)/FeTe heterostructure, exhibiting rectification under various temperature and magnetic fields. This breakthrough paves the way for ultra-low energy electronics built from superconductors.

SourceThe University of Osaka·JournalCommunications Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 15, 2025

How tiny particles coordinate energy transfer inside cells uncovered

A team of scientists discovered that electrons and protons are closely linked in certain biological crystals, influencing proton transfer. This connection has implications for understanding energy and information transfer in life.

SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 5, 2025

Pushing boundaries: Detecting the anomalous Hall effect without magnetization in a new class of materials

Researchers detect anomalous Hall effect in collinear antiferromagnets with non-Fermi liquid behavior, revealing a 'virtual magnetic field' that boosts the phenomenon. The findings open up new possibilities for information technologies and require further experimental confirmation.

SourceSchool of Science, The University of Tokyo·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 18, 2025
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Chirality induces giant charge rectification in a superconductor

Researchers discovered that chirality induces giant charge rectification in an organic superconductor, exceeding theoretical predictions. The nonreciprocal transport was found to be driven by enhanced spin-orbit coupling and mixing of spin-triplet Cooper pairs.

SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalPhysical Review Research·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 16, 2025

Scientists uncover spin–catalytic activity correlation in single-atom and -electron tailored gold nanoclusters

Researchers develop novel synthesis method for multi-shelled gold clusters and precisely remove atoms to study magnetic spin influence on catalytic behavior. They find that spin density concentrates more on iodine atoms than sulfur atoms, indicating potential role in tuning catalytic properties.

SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 15, 2025

Smart engineered oxide material allows autonomous spin orientation control

Researchers have developed a novel oxide material that exhibits autonomous spin orientation control in response to magnetic fields, allowing for the detection of both field direction and strength. The 'semi-self-controlled' spinning enables advanced angle-resolved spintronic devices with strong potential for next-generation technologies.

SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·DateApr 15, 2025
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Scientists discover new way to keep quantum spins coherent for longer

Researchers at Hebrew University and Cornell University developed a way to suppress spin decoherence in alkali-metal gases, reducing spin relaxation rates by an order of magnitude. This breakthrough enables more stable and precise quantum devices, such as atomic clocks and magnetometry.

SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 10, 2025
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A spintronic view of the effect of chiral molecules

Researchers at Mainz University confirmed the chiral-induced spin selectivity (CISS) effect using spintronic methods. The study shows that chiral molecules can convert spin currents to charge with varying efficiency, depending on their chirality and orientation.

SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·JournalScience Advances·DateJan 30, 2025

‘Brand new physics’ for next generation spintronics

Researchers at the University of Utah and UCI have discovered a unique quantum behavior that allows for the manipulation of electron-spin and magnetization through electrical currents. This phenomenon, dubbed anomalous Hall torque, has potential applications in neuromorphic computing.

SourceUniversity of Utah·JournalNature Nanotechnology·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 16, 2025

Revealing the “true colors” of a single-atom layer of metal alloys

Researchers demonstrate that light can interact with a single-atom layer of thallium-lead alloys, restricting spin-polarized current flow to one direction. This phenomenon enables functionality beyond ordinary diodes and paves the way for ultra-fine two-dimensional spintronic devices.

SourceSchool of Science, The University of Tokyo·JournalACS Nano·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 10, 2025
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New discovery by Mizzou scientists redefines magnetism

Researchers Carsten Ullrich and Deepak Singh have discovered a new type of quasiparticle in all magnetic materials, challenging previous understanding of magnetism. This finding could lead to the development of faster, smarter, and more energy-efficient electronics.

SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalPhysical Review Research·DateDec 17, 2024
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Major development successes in diamond spin photon quantum computers

The SPINNING project successfully demonstrated the entanglement of two registers of six qubits each over 20m distance with high fidelity. The spin-photon-based quantum computer achieved lower error rates than superconducting Josephson junctions, outperforming prominent models like Eagle and Heron.

SourceFraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics·DateOct 28, 2024

Breakthrough toward solving electronics overheating problem

Researchers developed a novel approach to regulate temperature based on gold structure concentration, improving spin wave transfer efficiency. This innovation has promising potential for future applications using spin waves and addresses the persistent issue of heat generation in electronic devices.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalMatter·DateOct 21, 2024

Measuring defects to better understand quantum systems

Researchers at the University of Chicago have developed a new way to measure the behavior of single electron defects in diamond, which can destroy quantum state memory. By studying the defects' spin and charge dynamics, scientists hope to create even better quantum sensors with long coherence times.

SourceUniversity of Chicago·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateOct 17, 2024
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Molecule ‘handedness’ determines the strength of a coupling between nuclear spins

Researchers have discovered that the strength of a coupling between nuclear spins depends on the chirality or handedness of a molecule. The study found that in molecules with the same handedness, the nuclear spin aligns in one direction, while in molecules with opposite handedness, it aligns in the opposite direction.

SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 9, 2024
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Hidden Harmonies

Researchers discovered a novel energy transfer channel between magnons and phonons in an antiferromagnet under Fermi resonance, enabling future control of such systems for faster data storage. This breakthrough could lead to increased operational frequencies and enhanced efficiency of magnetic writing.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 7, 2024

‘Miracle’ filter turns store-bought LEDs into spintronic devices

Researchers have successfully transformed existing optoelectronic devices, including LEDs, into spintronics devices by injecting spin-aligned electrons without ferromagnets or magnetic fields. The breakthrough uses a chiral spin filter made from hybrid organic-inorganic halide perovskite material, overcoming a major barrier to commerci...

SourceUniversity of Utah·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 25, 2024

Materials research revolutionized by a small change

Researchers at Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH) made a small change to develop highly efficient SOT materials. By creating an imbalance in the spin-Hall effect, they controlled magnetization switching without magnetic fields, achieving 2-130 times higher efficiency and lower power consumption than known single-layer ...

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalNano Letters·DateJun 26, 2024
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USTC proposes new constraints on exotic spin-spin-velocity-dependent interactions between electron spins

Researchers at USTC have detected two new exotic spin-spin-velocity-dependent interactions using solid-state spin quantum sensors. These findings provide valuable insights into fundamental interactions and could help explain observational facts in cosmology such as dark matter and dark energy.

SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 16, 2024

New approach to identifying altermagnetic materials

Researchers developed a new method to identify altermagnets using X-ray magnetic circular dichroism (XMCD) and theoretically predicted its fingerprint. The approach was successfully applied to manganese telluride (α-MnTe), revealing the material's hidden fingerprint of altermagnetism, which could accelerate spintronics applications.

SourceOsaka Metropolitan University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 14, 2024

Making ferromagnets ready for ultra-fast communication and computation technology

A breakthrough in ferromagnet research enables ultra-fast spin behavior, leading to potential advancements in communication and computation technologies. The study's findings have the potential to unlock terahertz processing power, a thousand times faster than current smartphones and computers.

SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 13, 2024

Landmark study is step towards energy-efficient quantum computing in magnets

Researchers at Lancaster University and Radboud University Nijmegen have discovered a novel pathway to modulate and amplify spin waves at the nanoscale, paving the way for dissipation-free quantum information technologies. The study's findings could lead to the development of fast and energy-efficient computing devices.

SourceLancaster University·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 29, 2024

Solving physics puzzles with colored dots

Researchers at ETH Zurich and Harvard/Princeton used quantum pointillism to study complex quantum systems made of interacting particles. They observed the formation of spin polarons, which are crucial for understanding magnetic behavior in materials.

SourceETH Zurich·JournalNature·DateMay 8, 2024
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Quantum breakthrough: World’s purest silicon brings scientists one step closer to scaling up quantum computers

Researchers at the University of Manchester have developed an ultra-pure form of silicon that can be used to construct high-performance qubit devices, a crucial component for scalable quantum computers. The breakthrough could enable the creation of one million qubits, which may be fabricated into pinhead-sized devices.

SourceUniversity of Manchester·JournalCommunications Materials·DateMay 7, 2024

Experiment opens door for millions of qubits on one chip

Researchers at the University of Basel and NCCR SPIN have successfully coupled two hole-spin qubits, enabling fast and precise controlled spin-flip operations. This achievement is a significant milestone in the quest for practical quantum computing, with millions of qubits on a single chip.

SourceUniversity of Basel·JournalNature Physics·DateMay 6, 2024

When injecting pure spin into chiral materials, direction matters

Researchers from North Carolina State University and the University of Pittsburgh studied how pure spin currents move through chiral materials. They found that the direction of spin injection affects its absorption in chiral materials, which could enable the design of energy-efficient spintronic devices for data storage, communication,...

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 3, 2024

Unlocking spin current secrets: a new milestone in spintronics

Researchers at Tohoku University have made a breakthrough in understanding spin currents in insulating magnets. They found that the spin current signal changes direction and decreases at low temperatures, shedding light on its propagation direction.

SourceTohoku University·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateApr 23, 2024
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Printed polymer allows researchers to explore chirality and spin interactions at room temperature

Researchers have developed a printable organic polymer that enables them to measure charge-to-spin conversion in spintronic materials at room temperature, revealing new insights into the mechanics of spintronics. The findings suggest longer spin lifetimes and tunability, paving the way for more efficient and energy-friendly devices.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalNature Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 15, 2024
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Exploring the surface properties of NiO with low-energy electron diffraction

Researchers use LEED to investigate coherent exchange scattering in NiO, revealing a resonance enhancement attributed to surface wave resonance. The study reaffirms previous data on surface-spin structure and magnetic properties while providing new insights into temperature dependence.

SourceSophia University·JournalThe European Physical Journal D·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 7, 2024

EU funding for outstanding early-career researcher Pieter Gunnink

Dr. Pieter Gunnink receives a €190,000 grant to develop a theoretical framework for enhancing spin current transport in open magnon systems. This project aims to enable new information processing techniques using spintronics. The EU's Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions program supports researchers at all career stages.

SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·DateMar 1, 2024

Dortmund physicists develop highly robust time crystal

Researchers at TU Dortmund University have developed a highly durable time crystal that outlasts previous experiments by tens of thousands of times. The team discovered a way to stabilize the crystal using nuclear spins, enabling it to maintain its periodic behavior for up to 40 minutes.

SourceTU Dortmund University·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 1, 2024
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Generating stable qubits at room temperature

Scientists achieve room-temperature quantum coherence by embedding a chromophore in a metal-organic framework, enabling the creation of quintet state qubits with four electron spins. This breakthrough could lead to the development of multiple qubit systems at room temperature, revolutionizing quantum computing and sensing.

SourceKyushu University·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 11, 2024

Using berry phase monopole engineering for high-temperature spintronic devices

Scientists have engineered a non-magnetic material called tantalum silicide to achieve efficient spin Hall effect at high temperatures through Berry phase monopole engineering. This breakthrough could lead to the development of ultrafast, low-power and high-temperature spintronic devices.

SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalApplied Physics Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 5, 2024
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Unconventional magnets: stress reduces frustration

A Vienna University of Technology team successfully changed the type of magnetism in a single crystal by applying pressure, reducing frustration and increasing temperature of magnetic phase transition. This discovery could lead to novel materials for secure data storage and quantum computers.

SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateDec 20, 2023