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Quantum heat dynamics toggled by magnetic fields

Researchers found dramatically enhanced heat oscillations in ZrTe₅ under strong magnetic fields and low temperatures, attributed to a novel mechanism involving electron-phonon interactions. This phenomenon is counterintuitive and has significant implications for understanding quantum transport in semimetals.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (dupe)·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 19, 2025

SwRI-led sounder instrument deploys across lunar surface

The Southwest Research Institute-led instrument measures electric and magnetic fields to characterize the lunar subsurface, shedding light on material differentiation and thermal history. The deployment marks a new era in lunar exploration, providing unprecedented insights into the Moon's composition and structure.

SourceSouthwest Research Institute·DateMar 13, 2025

First radio pulses traced to dead-star binary

An international team has traced radio pulses to a binary system with a dead star, where a red dwarf and white dwarf orbit each other, emitting a radio blast every two hours. This discovery shows that the movement of stars within a binary system can also emit long-period radio bursts.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalNature Astronomy·TypeObservational study·DateMar 12, 2025
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Quantum control of collisions beyond ultralow temperatures

Researchers from the University of Warsaw discovered an unexpected order in interatomic collisions, allowing for controlled interactions at higher temperatures. This breakthrough could simplify future experimental realizations and shed light on fundamental questions about quantum and classical worlds.

SourceUniversity of Warsaw, Faculty of Physics·JournalScience Advances·DateMar 10, 2025

Touchless tech: Control fabrics with a wave of your finger

Scientists develop wearable human-computer interface using magnetic field sensing electronic textiles that can be integrated into everyday clothing. The technology allows users to control devices with a wave of their finger, revolutionizing electronic textiles and improving durability.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf·JournalCommunications Engineering·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 6, 2025

Building bridges in physics

Researchers from Osaka University have discovered a connection between strain equations for atomic dislocations and the Biot-Savart law in electromagnetism. This link enables researchers to use a well-known formula to analyze the effects of dislocations, leading to new findings on material science.

SourceOsaka University·JournalRoyal Society Open Science·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 5, 2025

Unraveling how a 'magnetic twist' induces one-way electric flow

Scientists at Tohoku University and collaborators have made a significant discovery about how magnetic twist induces one-way electric flow in a unique quantum material. By studying the material's electronic behavior, they found that the 'magnetic twist' directly triggers electronic band asymmetry, leading to nonreciprocal transport.

SourceTohoku University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateFeb 27, 2025

Breakthrough in the development of a new low-cost computer

Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have made a breakthrough in developing a new low-cost computer using spintronics, which enables information transmission at room temperature. The study demonstrates the ability to control and synchronize spin waves in complex networks, paving the way for the next generation of Ising machines.

SourceUniversity of Gothenburg·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 26, 2025
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This multiferroic can take the heat - up to 160℃

Researchers developed a high-temperature multiferroic that operates stably at 160℃, surpassing previous limits of 20℃. This breakthrough enables the creation of power-efficient spintronics devices and advanced optical components.

SourceTohoku University·JournalCommunications Materials·DateJan 31, 2025

Tiny compasses could improve navigation, brain imaging and more

Researchers have discovered a new way to measure magnetic field orientation using tiny atom-based compasses. The technology has the potential to create precise measurement devices for various applications, including navigation, brain imaging, and medical research.

SourceUniversity of Colorado at Boulder·JournalOptica·DateJan 29, 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

Powering the future: SeoulTech’s breakthrough in vibration energy harvesting

Researchers at SeoulNational University of Science & Technology propose two new designs for energy-efficient vibration energy harvesters that boost power output and efficiency. The designs use a repulsive magnet pair, yoke, and optimized coil placement to maximize magnetic flux change, leading to higher power generation.

SourceSeoul National University of Science & Technology·JournalJournal of Science Advanced Materials and Devices·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 13, 2025
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Harnessing microwave flow reaction to convert biomass into useful sugars

Kyushu University researchers create a microwave flow reaction device that converts complex polysaccharides into simple monosaccharides, producing glucose. The device utilizes a continuous-flow hydrolysis process, where cellobiose is passed through a sulfonated carbon catalyst heated using microwaves.

SourceKyushu University·JournalACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 10, 2025

NTU Singapore-led discovery poised to help detect dark matter and pave the way to unravel the universe’s secrets

Researchers from NTU Singapore have developed a new crystal structure that shows naturally existing particles can behave like axions, promising to detect dark matter. The findings could lay the groundwork for understanding cosmic phenomena and uncovering the universe's greatest mysteries.

SourceNanyang Technological University·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 9, 2025
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Observation of the unusual metallic state in hydride superconductor A15-La4H23

Researchers have synthesized a novel hydride superconductor A15-La4H23 and observed an unusual metallic state under strong magnetic field conditions. The maximum superconducting critical temperature of 105 K was achieved with the pressure of 118 GPa, expanding our understanding of transport behavior in hydride superconductors.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateJan 8, 2025

NASA’s LEXI will provide X-ray vision of Earth’s magnetosphere

The Lunar Environment Heliospheric X-ray Imager (LEXI) instrument will provide comprehensive views of Earth's magnetosphere, capturing low-energy X-rays emanating from its edges. This could help researchers understand how the planet responds to space weather and potentially damaging solar particles.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateJan 3, 2025

MIT scientists pin down the origins of a fast radio burst

Astronomers at MIT used a novel technique to determine the precise location of a fast radio burst, finding it likely originated from the magnetosphere around a rotating neutron star. The study provides conclusive evidence that fast radio bursts can emerge from this highly magnetic environment.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature·DateJan 1, 2025

Grapes of math: Quantum breakthrough bears fruit

Researchers demonstrate how grape pairs can create strong localized magnetic field hotspots of microwaves used in quantum sensing applications. The study could help develop more compact and cost-effective quantum devices.

SourceMacquarie University·JournalPhysical Review Applied·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 23, 2024
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Clever trick to cook stars like Christmas puds detected for first time

Researchers found evidence of magnetic fields in the core of a merging galaxy, which could regulate star formation and explain why some galaxies form stars more efficiently than others. The discovery provides a new understanding of galaxy mergers and their role in shaping the universe.

SourceRoyal Astronomical Society·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·TypeObservational study·DateDec 19, 2024

Physicists magnetize a material with light

Researchers at MIT have created a new magnetic state in an antiferromagnetic material using terahertz laser light, enabling controlled switching and potentially leading to more efficient memory chips. The technique provides a powerful tool for manipulating magnetism and advancing information processing technology.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature·DateDec 18, 2024
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Unlocking new insights into in-plane magnetic field-induced hall effects

A team of researchers from Institute of Science Tokyo discovered a large in-plane anomalous Hall effect in EuCd₂Sb₂ films under in-plane magnetic fields. This finding opens up new strategies for controlling electronic transport and advances applications in magnetic sensors.

SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 18, 2024

SwRI awarded $26 million to develop NOAA magnetometers

The development of magnetometers by Southwest Research Institute will measure the interplanetary magnetic field carried by the solar wind and provide critical data for NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center. The instruments will help mitigate space weather impacts on electrical power grids, satellite communication, and navigation systems.

SourceSouthwest Research Institute·DateDec 17, 2024

Chungnam National University researchers develop power-free color-changing strain sensor

Chungnam National University researchers developed a magnetoplasmonic strain sensor that changes color in response to mechanical stress, offering a reliable and user-friendly solution for real-time health and activity tracking. The device is powered-free, versatile, and ideal for use in remote or extreme environments.

SourceChungnam National University Evaluation Team·JournalChemical Engineering Journal·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 16, 2024
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A new discovery about the source of the vast energy in cosmic rays

A new study published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters finds that ultra-high energy cosmic rays are accelerated by magnetic turbulence, rather than shocks. This breakthrough discovery offers insights into the origin of these powerful particles and their role in astrophysics.

SourceColumbia University·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 10, 2024

Magnetically controlled kirigami surfaces move objects: no grasping needed

The researchers created a 'metasheet' with an elastic polymer and embedded magnetic microparticles that can move like a wave when controlled by a magnetic field. This technology has potential for use in confined spaces, allowing objects to be lifted and moved without physical contact.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 6, 2024

Smartphones can alert us to wildfires and extreme weather conditions

A new study from Tel Aviv University uses smartphone data to predict wildfire risk, overcoming individual device errors by averaging large amounts of public data. The method provides valuable insights into wildfire evaluation, especially in remote areas lacking traditional weather stations.

SourceTel-Aviv University·JournalNatural Hazards and Earth System Sciences·DateDec 5, 2024

Milestone in defining electrical units

Researchers at the University of Würzburg have experimentally implemented a quantum resistance standard that can operate without an externally applied magnetic field. This milestone enables precise measurements essential in industrial production and electronics, reaching thresholds comparable to early conventional standards.

SourceUniversity of Würzburg·JournalNature·DateDec 4, 2024
DJI Air 3 (RC-N2)

DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) captures 4K mapping passes and environmental surveys with dual cameras, long flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.

Smallest walking robot makes microscale measurements

The team's achievement marks a significant advance in robotics, allowing for maneuverable robots that can perform up-close imaging and measure forces at the scale of some body's smallest structures. The new diffractive robots are tiny, measuring 5 microns to 2 microns, and can be controlled by magnetic fields to move independently.

SourceCornell University·JournalScience·DateDec 2, 2024

Magnetic tornado is stirring up the haze at Jupiter's poles

Researchers have discovered unusual, Earth-size magnetically driven vortices generating dense, hydrocarbon haze at Jupiter's poles. The dark ovals hint at strong interactions between the planet's magnetic field and atmosphere.

SourceUniversity of California - Berkeley·JournalNature Astronomy·DateNov 26, 2024

A clue to what lies beneath the bland surfaces of Uranus and Neptune

Researchers argue that the planets' unique magnetic fields can be explained by immiscible layers of water and hydrocarbons. Computer simulations show that a combination of water, methane, and ammonia separates into two distinct layers under extreme temperatures and pressures.

SourceUniversity of California - Berkeley·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateNov 25, 2024

How can electrons can split into fractions of themselves?

Physicists at MIT have made a breakthrough discovery that sheds light on the conditions that lead to exotic electronic states in graphene and other two-dimensional systems. Through calculations, they show that pentalayer graphene can exhibit fractional charge without a magnetic field.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateNov 19, 2024

We finally know where black holes get their magnetic fields: Their parents

Scientists have found that black holes inherit their magnetic fields from their parent stars, specifically the surrounding disk of swirling matter during collapse. This discovery resolves a longstanding mystery and opens doors for further studies of jets.

SourceSimons Foundation·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 18, 2024
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Novel magnetic field integration enhances green hydrogen peroxide production

Researchers developed a novel catalyst with integrated magnetic field, achieving 90% H2O2 production efficiency and significantly enhancing the reaction's performance. The new approach requires minimal amounts of magnetic materials, making it safer and more practical for large-scale applications.

SourceAdvanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateNov 15, 2024

Asteroid grains shed light on the outer solar system’s origins

Scientists analyzed particles from asteroid Ryugu, revealing a weak magnetic field that likely pulled matter inward to form the outer planetary bodies. The team estimates that such a low-grade field intensity would have been enough to play a role in giant planet formation, from Jupiter to Neptune.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalAGU Advances·DateNov 6, 2024

Quantum simulator could help uncover materials for high-performance electronics

Researchers developed a technique to generate synthetic electromagnetic fields on superconducting quantum processors, enabling the exploration of material properties. The technique allows scientists to probe complex phenomena in materials, shedding light on key features such as conductivity and magnetization.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Physics·DateOct 30, 2024

NTU Singapore scientists develop grain-sized soft robots controlled by magnetic fields for targeted drug delivery

Researchers developed grain-sized soft robots that can transport up to four different drugs, release them in reprogrammable orders and doses, and navigate complex environments inside the human body. The robots' precision functions have the potential to significantly improve therapeutic outcomes while minimizing side effects.

SourceNanyang Technological University·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 24, 2024

New imagery technique helps understand the Universe

Researchers at the University of Minnesota developed a new technique to visualize 2D radio images in 3D, revealing distinct shapes and structures of galaxies and massive black holes. The technique uses Faraday rotation to estimate distances and analyze material interactions, potentially altering previous models.

SourceUniversity of Minnesota·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateOct 22, 2024
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount

Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.

World's first superconducting flux qubit operating without magnetic field

Researchers at NICT and partners developed a new type of superconducting flux qubit that can operate optimally in zero magnetic field. The qubit boasts a coherence time of 1.45 microseconds, marking a significant improvement over previous designs.

SourceNational Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT)·JournalCommunications Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 15, 2024

Tiny magnetic discs offer remote brain stimulation without transgenes

Scientists have developed novel magnetic nanodiscs that can remotely stimulate parts of the brain, potentially treating neurological and psychiatric conditions. The devices were injected into specific brain regions in mice and triggered by a weak electromagnet, demonstrating precise control over neural activity.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateOct 11, 2024

Illuminating quantum magnets: Light unveils magnetic domains

Researchers successfully visualized tiny magnetic regions, known as magnetic domains, in a specialized quantum material using nonreciprocal directional dichroism. They also manipulated these regions by applying an electric field, offering new insights into the complex behavior of magnetic materials at the quantum level.

SourceOsaka Metropolitan University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 11, 2024

First successful demonstration of a dual-media NV diamond laser system

The researchers combined an NV diamond with a laser diode in an optical resonator, successfully demonstrating the sensor system with two active media. This breakthrough enables high-contrast sensors to measure biomagnetic signals from the brain or heart with improved sensitivity and dynamic range.

SourceFraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics·JournalScience Advances·DateOct 8, 2024
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‘Pac-Man effect’ offers precise control for advanced materials design

Rice researchers use a rapidly alternating magnetic field to create direction-dependent structures from superparamagnetic beads, offering precise control over material properties. The study reveals the importance of magnetic relaxation time in controlling particle interactions.

SourceRice University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 4, 2024

A new era of solar observation

An international team produced global maps of the coronal magnetic field using a new instrument called UCoMP. The observations are providing valuable insights into the processes that drive intense solar storms impacting technologies and lives on Earth.

SourceNational Center for Atmospheric Research/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research·JournalScience·TypeObservational study·DateOct 3, 2024

Lifting the veil of topological censorship

A recent study has lifted the veil of topological censorship by revealing a meandering conduction channel that can carry quantized bulk current. The researchers identified mechanisms that allow for tuning between qualitatively different microscopic implementations, challenging traditional theories.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateSep 25, 2024

Graphene spike mat and fridge magnet technology to fight against antibiotic resistance

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed a graphene-based, ultra-thin antibacterial material that can kill 99.9% of bacteria on surfaces, including medical devices and implants. The new technology uses fridge magnet technology to control the orientation of graphene flakes, making it possible for practical applica...

SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 24, 2024
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Groundbreaking achievement: NSF Daniel K. Inouye solar telescope produces its first magnetic field maps of the sun’s corona

The NSF Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope successfully produced its first detailed maps of the Sun's coronal magnetic fields, a breakthrough in solar physics. This achievement enhances our understanding of space weather and its impact on Earth's technology-dependent society, which is crucial for safeguarding infrastructure.

SourceAssociation of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA)·JournalScience Advances·TypeObservational study·DateSep 11, 2024