A new study from the University of Toyama found that a 50°C difference in heating temperature significantly affects the structure and stability of ultrathin FePd films. Films heated to 150°C maintained their flat surface, while those at 200°C exhibited controlled solid-state dewetting, enabling self-organized magnetic structures.
SourceUniversity of Toyama·JournalJournal of Alloys and Compounds·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 7, 2026
Researchers used synchrotron X-ray absorption spectroscopy and atomic-scale computer simulation to measure how iron and cobalt atoms individually respond to temperature change. Iron and cobalt both contribute to suppressing thermal expansion, but iron's effect is stronger and shifts with small changes in the iron-to-cobalt ratio.
SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalJournal of Alloys and Compounds·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 3, 2026
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Researchers at IISc have demonstrated a new way of switching materials between two fundamentally different magnetic states using an electric current. This discovery could pave the way for compact, energy-efficient electronic devices that store information and perform logic operations, with potential applications in quantum computing.
SourceIndian Institute of Science (IISc)·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 30, 2026
Researchers demonstrate reversible switching of helimagnetic order by manipulating the polarity of an electric current under an applied magnetic field. The study provides a principle for controlling complex magnetic order using electric currents, advancing fundamental understanding of helimagnets.
SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalCommunications Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 9, 2026
Researchers have developed smart molecules that can change their physical properties in response to various external stimuli. These materials can form the building blocks for next-generation data storage units, quantum processors, and advanced industrial sensors.
SourceIndian Institute of Science (IISc)·JournalSmall·DateJun 29, 2026
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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
Researchers from The University of Osaka created a cobalt-based honeycomb structure that exhibits strong magnetic interactions and ferromagnetic-like behavior. This breakthrough may lead to lower-cost quantum computing materials using relatively cheap and widely available cobalt.
SourceThe University of Osaka·JournalPhysical Review Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 27, 2026
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
Researchers at Ohio State University have discovered a new method for controlling superconductivity by manipulating the surrounding environment. By adjusting electron interactions, they were able to switch the material's superconductivity on and off, revealing a simpler way to control atomic power behind superconductivity.
SourceOhio State University·JournalNature Physics·DateApr 12, 2026
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Researchers at North Carolina State University have demonstrated how magnets influence the behavior of metamaterials, allowing for controlled unfolding and reduction of randomness. The study also shows potential applications in energy absorption and guiding wave propagation.
SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 20, 2026
Altermagnets exhibit unique magnetic structure due to unconventional symmetries, enabling spin-polarized electron currents. A new method reveals this hidden structure using circularly polarized light and resonant photoelectron diffraction.
SourceChiba University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeObservational study·DateDec 18, 2025
Researchers have demonstrated altermagnetism in RuO₂ thin films, a promising new magnetic material for high-speed, high-density memory devices. The discovery overcomes limitations of conventional ferromagnets and has the potential to enable more energy-efficient information processing.
SourceNational Institute for Materials Science, Japan·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 16, 2025
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A new iron-based magnetic material achieves a 50% reduction in core loss compared to initial amorphous materials, particularly in the high-frequency range. This breakthrough is expected to contribute to next-generation transformers and EV components, leading to more energy-efficient electric machines.
SourceNational Institute for Materials Science, Japan·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 3, 2025
A $2 million NSF-funded project is creating microscopic robotic swarms that can move and think collectively like schools of fish. The Adaptive and Responsive Magnetic Swarms (ARMS) project aims to design materials that adapt to their surroundings and can be used for medicine, energy and environmental applications.
Scientists at the University of Tsukuba have created a novel method to control Faraday rotation in conductive polymers by modulating polarons through electrochemistry and magnetic fields. This breakthrough has promising applications in magnetic field sensors and optical communication devices.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalMolecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals·DateOct 3, 2025
Researchers at Nagoya University solved the puzzle of loop current switching in kagome metals, a special group of quantum metals. Weak magnetic fields reverse tiny loop currents, changing the material's macroscopic electrical properties and reversing current flow direction.
SourceNagoya University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 30, 2025
Researchers from Okayama University have identified a novel eukaryotic protein called radular teeth matrix protein 1 (RTMP1) that plays a crucial role in regulating iron oxide deposition in chiton teeth. The study reveals that RTMP1 helps concentrate iron ions on the chitin fibers, making them ultrahard and durable.
SourceOkayama University·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 18, 2025
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Researchers mapped the angular dependence of a high-field superconducting state in UTe2, revealing a toroidal halo surrounding a specific crystalline axis. A theoretical model developed by Andriy Nevidomskyy successfully reproduced the nonmonotonic behavior, attributing it to Cooper pairs carrying intrinsic angular momentum
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
Researchers develop new method to detect subtle magnetic signals in common metals like copper, gold, and aluminum, using a laser and large-amplitude modulation of the external magnetic field. This breakthrough could lead to advances in semiconductor industry, spintronic devices, and quantum systems.
SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 17, 2025
A new diagnostic tool uses AI to analyze handwriting signals, detecting subtle motor symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease. The device has shown an average accuracy of 96.22% in distinguishing patients from healthy individuals.
SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles·JournalNature Chemical Engineering·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 30, 2025
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Researchers at Tohoku University have achieved the world's lowest write power of 156 fJ in 75° canted SOT devices, reducing write power by 35% compared to current technologies. The breakthrough demonstrates high-speed and field-free writing capabilities for SOT-MRAM.
Researchers at POSTECH have developed an interlocked electrode-electrolyte system that forms covalent chemical bonds between the electrode and electrolyte, maintaining long-term stability. The IEE-based pouch cell demonstrated significantly higher energy density compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries.
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalAdvanced Science·DateMay 12, 2025
Scientists have developed a new microscope that accurately measures directional heat flow in materials. This advancement can lead to better designs for electronic devices and energy systems, with potential applications in faster computers, more efficient solar panels, and batteries.
SourceTechnical University of Denmark·JournalScience Advances·DateMay 8, 2025
Scientists at Tohoku University discovered that chromium selenide transforms into a magnetic material when reduced to atomically thin layers, challenging previous theoretical predictions. The research opens new possibilities for spintronics applications and could lead to faster, smaller, and more efficient electronic components.
SourceAdvanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 8, 2025
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The new Priority Program will focus on developing IT components utilizing altermagnetism, which combines the benefits of ferromagnets and antiferromagnets. Researchers aim to overcome current limitations and achieve a significant increase in efficiency and speed.
SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·DateApr 25, 2025
Researchers at King's College London and Harvard University develop a detector that can identify axions, leading potential candidates for dark matter. The Axion Quasiparticle (AQ) technology has the potential to discover dark matter in five years with further development.
Scientists identify the origin of magnetic moment enhancement in an iridium-doped iron-cobalt alloy through high-throughput X-ray measurements. The study reveals that Ir addition leads to increased electron localization and spin-orbit coupling, resulting in enhanced magnetic moments.
SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalPhysical Review Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 14, 2025
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Researchers from TU Delft studied FePS₃ nanomaterial, discovering how vibrations change near its phase transition temperature and affecting magnetic properties. The findings pave the way for ultra-sensitive sensors with exceptional sensitivity to internal and external forces.
SourceDelft University of Technology·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 12, 2025
Researchers have developed a new magnetic state called 'vortion' that can mimic the behavior of neuronal synapses. By controlling this state, they can create energy-efficient and reconfigurable devices with flexible technological demands.
SourceUniversitat Autonoma de Barcelona·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 3, 2025
Researchers synthesized Fe1+xSe2 nanoflakes with controlled intercalation ratios, discovering a new class of materials with room-temperature magnetism and unique half-metallic behavior. Interkalation regulates magnetic and electrical properties, including Curie temperatures and spin gap.
SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 21, 2025
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Researchers at the University of Houston have achieved a major milestone in finding superconductors that work in everyday conditions. By stabilizing high-pressure-induced superconducting states at ambient pressure, they have opened up new avenues for fundamental research and practical applications.
SourceUniversity of Houston·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 10, 2025
Researchers used neutrons to study the magnetic structure of layered perovskites, resolving a long-standing mystery. The study reveals a spiral magnetic structure, which is essential for understanding the material's promising magnetic and electric properties.
SourceInstitut Laue-Langevin·JournalCommunications Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 6, 2025
Researchers used advanced X-ray techniques to study infinite-layer nickelates, a promising family of high-temperature superconductors. They found that magnetic fluctuations and spin excitations are present in these materials, regardless of the presence of a capping layer.
SourceDOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 24, 2025
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The quantum Hall effect produces a magnetic current in addition to the well-known electric current, allowing for more efficient devices. This breakthrough could enable the creation of new types of electronic devices without energy loss.
SourceMartin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 17, 2024
A new simulation method has been introduced to investigate the Earth's core, revealing significant effects of magnetism on material properties. The approach combines molecular dynamics and spin dynamics, using machine learning to determine force fields with high precision.
SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 16, 2024
The NUS research team has developed flexible fibres with self-healing, light-emitting and magnetic properties. The Scalable Hydrogel-clad Ionotronic Nickel-core Electroluminescent (SHINE) fibre offers a more efficient, durable and versatile alternative to existing light-emitting fibres.
SourceNational University of Singapore·JournalNature Communications·DateDec 5, 2024
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Researchers at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg have developed a new method to visualize magnetic nanostructures with a resolution of around 70 nanometres. This breakthrough enables the analysis of spintronic components and has significant implications for energy-efficient storage technologies.
SourceMartin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg·JournalACS Nano·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 20, 2024
Researchers at the University of Birmingham create a ruthenium-based material with complex disordered magnetic properties, fulfilling the Kitaev quantum spin liquid state requirements. This breakthrough opens up new pathways for exploring these states of matter and provides a route to magnetic properties that don't follow classical laws.
SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 15, 2024
Scientists have successfully synthesized a new SmFe-based magnetic compound, exhibiting superior intrinsic magnetic properties compared to traditional NdFeB compounds. The compound's high magnetization and anisotropy field make it suitable for electric vehicle applications without the need for critical rare-earth elements.
SourceNational Institute for Materials Science, Japan·JournalActa Materialia·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 18, 2024
The layered multiferroic material nickel iodide (NiI2) has been found to have greater magnetoelectric coupling than any known material of its kind, making it a prime candidate for technology advances. This property could enable the creation of magnetic computer memories that are compact, energy-efficient and can be stored and retrieved...
SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 17, 2024
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Researchers have discovered that photo-excited YBa2Cu3O6.48 expels a static magnetic field from its interior, comparable to equilibrium superconductivity. This finding suggests that tailored light pulses can be used to synchronize fluctuating states and restore superconducting order at higher temperatures.
SourceMax Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 11, 2024
Researchers successfully controlled Andreev bound states in bilayer graphene-based Josephson junctions using gate voltage, observing changes in real-time and confirming theoretical predictions. The discovery enables adjustment of energy levels, opening potential for diverse applications.
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJul 1, 2024
Researchers have discovered unusual transport phenomena in ultra-clean SrVO3 samples, contradicting long-standing scientific consensus. The study's findings challenge theoretical models of electron correlation effects and offer insights into the behavior of transparent metals.
SourcePaul-Drude-Institut fur Festkorperelektronik Leibniz-Institut im Forschungsverbund Berlin eV·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 24, 2024
Scientists have discovered that specific light wavelengths can induce non-equilibrium transitions in magnetite, a well-studied material. This breakthrough enables the control of electronic properties at ultrafast timescales, opening up new avenues for advanced materials and device development.
SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJun 21, 2024
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A team of scientists at NIMS and Nagoya University has developed a novel method to create transverse thermoelectric conversion materials from common soft magnetic alloys. By applying a short period of heat treatment, they significantly improve the performance of anomalous Nernst effect, leading to enhanced energy efficiency and thermal...
SourceNational Institute for Materials Science, Japan·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 9, 2024
Researchers found that a weak magnetic field coincided with significant oxygen increase in the atmosphere and oceans between 591-565 million years ago, supporting evolution of complex organisms. This weakening led to increased hydrogen escape, resulting in more oxygen and potentially driving animal radiation during Ediacaran Period.
SourceScientific Reports·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·DateMay 2, 2024
Researchers analyzed asteroid Ryugu samples to study magnetic and physical bombardment environment in interplanetary space. The investigation revealed changes likely caused by micrometeoroid bombardment, providing insights into the solar system's early stages.
SourceHokkaido University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 29, 2024
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Igor Mazin will receive $258,480 to examine frustrated magnetic systems and their electronic, transport, and topological properties. The project aims to understand the underlying principles of skyrmions and quantum spin liquids.
Researchers have developed a method to create and repurpose artificial hairs with magnetic properties, enabling the control of motion at room temperature. The technique involves programming and reprogramming the magnetization of the magnetic particles in the cilia, allowing for changes in their behavior.
SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalAdvanced Materials Technologies·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 24, 2024
Researchers developed Au-BiFeO3 nanocrystals with improved photocatalytic activity, achieving 98% methylene blue degradation efficiency. The nanoparticles' unique localized surface plasmon resonance and electron transfer mechanisms enhance their recyclability and stability.
SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalACS Applied Nano Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 24, 2024
Researchers create butterfly-shaped nanographene with four unpaired π-electrons, demonstrating potential for advancements in quantum computing. The unique structure has highly correlated spins, extending coherence times of spin qubits.
SourceNational University of Singapore·JournalNature Chemistry·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 14, 2024
Scientists have created a novel instrument that enables the precise measurement of superconductors under extreme pressure, overcoming existing limitations. The new tool uses quantum sensors integrated into a standard pressure-inducing device, allowing for direct imaging of the material's behavior.
SourceHarvard University·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 28, 2024
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A team of scientists developed a technique to modify individual molecule units in a controlled manner, achieving structural isomerization and synthesizing reactive diradicals. This breakthrough enables the creation of novel carbon nanostructures with designer molecular units.
SourceNational Institute for Materials Science, Japan·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 6, 2024
Researchers have discovered that magnetostriction causes a magnetic phase transition in manganese oxide at 118K, leading to the switch of muon sites. The study uses advanced simulations and resolves a long-standing puzzle, shedding new light on antiferromagnetic oxides.
SourceNational Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) MARVEL·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 25, 2024
A research team led by Dr. Ottaviano Rüsch from the University of Münster has discovered anomalous meter-sized rocks on the lunar surface covered in dust, exhibiting unique reflective properties. These findings provide insights into the processes that form and change the lunar crust, including potential magnetic anomalies.
SourceUniversity of Münster·JournalJournal of Geophysical Research Planets·DateJan 18, 2024
Researchers discovered that chiral phonons, which exhibit circular motion, interact differently than linear phonons and have a larger magnetic moment in topological materials. This finding enhances thermal conductivity and opens new possibilities for advanced devices and applications.
SourceRice University·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 15, 2023
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Theoretical demonstration shows that an optical cavity can change the magnetic order of α-RuCl3 from a zigzag antiferromagnet to a ferromagnet solely by placing it into the cavity. The team's work circumvents practical problems associated with continuous laser driving.
SourceMax Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter·Journalnpj Computational Materials·DateNov 3, 2023
Researchers have created a new type of conducting polymer with a helically grown structure, which can emit circularly polarized light. The polymer's radicals are arranged in a helical shape and can be aligned into stripe-like structures when exposed to a magnetic field.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalMaterials Advances·DateAug 8, 2023
Researchers have modeled fractons, stationary quasiparticles, and found they are not visible even at absolute zero temperature due to quantum fluctuations. The team plans to develop a model to regulate these fluctuations, paving the way for experimental materials that could exhibit fractons.
SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 26, 2023