A research team led by Iowa State University professors is using machine learning and synthetic techniques to discover new magnetic materials with unprecedented properties. The project aims to create ultra-powerful magnets that can improve energy productivity, reduce electricity costs, and enhance American industrial competitiveness.
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Researchers at Rice University have engineered a new multiferroic material that exhibits orders of magnitude higher performance at room temperature than its parent material. The new material shows a 10-fold increase in magnetization and a 100-fold increase in magnetoelectric coupling, making it promising for low-energy computing.
SourceRice University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 29, 2026
Researchers at DTU have developed a new magnetic material that features a stable internal magnetic structure and almost no external magnetic field, above room temperature. This could enable faster components and lower energy consumption in spintronics.
SourceTechnical University of Denmark·JournalNature Chemistry·DateApr 23, 2026
A new mechanism enables deterministic magnetization switching without external magnetic fields, using controlled domain wall chirality. The approach demonstrates high-performance magnetic tunnel junctions with near 100% field-free switching probability and robust operation up to 350°C.
SourceMaterials Futures·JournalMaterials Futures·DateApr 14, 2026
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A new magnetic measurement system can reproduce the actual operating environment of next-generation power electronics devices by capturing complete M-H loops up to saturation. The system enables quantitative measurements under high-frequency (MHz-band) and high-field conditions, closely matching real device operation.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalIEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement·DateMar 30, 2026
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
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have discovered an atomically thin material that enables two opposing magnetic forces to coexist, reducing energy consumption in memory devices by a factor of ten. This breakthrough could lead to major energy savings in AI, mobile technology and advanced data processing.
SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 26, 2025
Researchers discovered that ultrafast magnetization switching proceeds with a speed of about 2000 meters per second, not uniformly throughout the material. A moving boundary propagates through the film, sweeping through the entire layer in roughly 4.5 ps.
SourceMax Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI)·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 22, 2025
A team of geophysicists from ETH Zurich and SUSTech, China, used computer models to simulate whether a completely liquid core could generate a stable magnetic field. Their simulations showed that the Earth's magnetic field was generated in the early history of the Earth in a similar way to today.
SourceETH Zurich·JournalNature·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 30, 2025
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In a groundbreaking study, researchers discovered that strong magnetic fields can reverse the overall direction of angular momentum in magnetovortical matter. This finding challenges established theories and highlights the previously underestimated role of orbital motion in certain regimes.
SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 2, 2025
Researchers demonstrate a new strategy for magnetization reversal in multiferroic materials, allowing for more energy-efficient electronics. The study achieves this breakthrough by growing thin films in an unconventional crystallographic orientation, enabling the application of electric fields perpendicular to the film surface.
SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 30, 2025
Scientists demonstrate ultrafast plasmon-enhanced magnetic bit switching, enabling faster and more robust memory devices. The study uses plasmonic gold nanostructures to confine light and achieve magnetization switching with single femtosecond laser pulses.
SourceMax Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI)·JournalNano Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 24, 2025
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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Researchers have found a rare form of one-dimensional quantum magnetism in the metallic compound Ti₄MnBi₂, offering evidence into a previously theoretical phase space. The discovery bridges the gap between traditional magnetic insulators and complex electronic systems.
SourceUniversity of British Columbia·JournalNature Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 17, 2025
A team of researchers led by a graduate student discovered a novel property in certain liquids that contradicts long-held expectations from the laws of thermodynamics. Magnetized particles increase interfacial tension, bending the boundary between oil and water into a specific shape.
SourceUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst·JournalNature Physics·DateApr 4, 2025
Scientists at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf have developed a new method to determine the magnetic orientation of a material using terahertz light pulses. This technique enables reading out magnetic structures within picoseconds, opening up possibilities for ultrafast data storage and processing.
SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 13, 2025
Researchers identified a new process leading to formation of low-field magnetars, solving the mystery that puzzled scientists since their discovery in 2010. The team used advanced simulations to model magneto-thermal evolution of neutron stars, finding that a specific dynamo process can generate weaker magnetic fields.
SourceNewcastle University·JournalNature Astronomy·DateFeb 4, 2025
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
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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
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
Scientists have developed swarms of tiny magnetic robots that can lift and transport heavy objects, thanks to their unique assembly configuration and rotating magnetic field. The microrobots can even guide small organisms through complex motions.
SourceCell Press·JournalDevice·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 18, 2024
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Researchers at Yokohama National University have developed a novel platform for electrical-to-spin conversion using spin-wave reservoir chips. These devices improve learning accuracy and short-term memory tasks by transforming electrical signals into corresponding spin-wave representations.
SourceYokohama National University·JournalPhysical Review Applied·DateOct 15, 2024
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 invention at TU Wien has created a method to dampen vibrations in precision devices such as high-performance astronomical telescopes. The technology uses electropermanent magnets, which are permanent magnets with a coil, to suppress vibrations efficiently and increase performance.
SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalIEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 17, 2024
Scientists from HZDR, TU Chemnitz, TU Dresden, and Forschungszentrum Jülich have demonstrated the storage of entire bit sequences in cylindrical domains. The team's findings could lead to novel types of data storage and sensors, including magnetic variants of neural networks.
SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf·JournalAdvanced Electronic Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 16, 2024
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Researchers from the Max Born Institute have developed a method to manipulate magnetism using circularly polarized XUV radiation, generating large magnetization changes without thermal effects. The study demonstrates an effective non-thermal approach to controlling magnetism on ultrafast time scales.
SourceMax Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI)·JournalCommunications Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 4, 2024
Researchers propose that lunar swirls are caused by subsurface magma, which creates a magnetic anomaly. The team's experiments show that ilmenite can react and form iron metal under the right conditions, producing a magnetizing effect.
SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalJournal of Geophysical Research Planets·DateJul 3, 2024
A team of researchers has determined a fundamental spatial limit for light-driven magnetization reversal in nanometer-scale materials. They found that the minimum size for all-optical switching is around 25 nm due to ultrafast lateral electron diffusion, which rapidly cools illuminated regions.
SourceMax Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI)·JournalNano Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 26, 2024
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
Researchers developed nanodots with single ferroelectric and ferromagnetic domains using multiferroic material BFCO, enabling energy-efficient writing and reading operations. The smaller nanodot showed a single-domain structure, while the larger one exhibited multi-domain vortex structures, demonstrating strong magnetoelectric coupling.
SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalACS Applied Materials & Interfaces·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 26, 2024
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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 have successfully transferred electron spin to photons, enabling rapid communication over long distances. This breakthrough could revolutionize optical telecommunications and pave the way for ultrafast communication between Earth and Mars.
SourceUniversity at Buffalo·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 28, 2024
Researchers from Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory have developed amorphous soft magnetic composites with improved properties for use in next-generation electronics. The critical state approach enables the creation of strong yet efficient magnetic materials, paving the way for more efficient power transmission and storage.
SourceSongshan Lake Materials Laboratory·JournalMaterials Futures·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 5, 2024
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A new study at Hebrew University uncovered a previously unknown connection between light and magnetism, enabling the control of magnetic states with light. This breakthrough paves the way for high-speed memory technology and innovative optical sensor development.
SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalPhysical Review Research·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 3, 2024
Researchers at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf have identified a promising phenomenon where certain iron alloys can be magnetized using ultrashort laser pulses. The team has now expanded its findings to an iron-vanadium alloy, revealing a new class of materials with potential applications in spintronics and magnetic sensors.
SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 7, 2023
Researchers at Rice University have discovered a way to transform a rare-earth crystal into a magnet by using chirality in phonons. Chirality, or the twisting of atoms' motion, breaks time-reversal symmetry and aligns electron spins, creating a magnetic effect.
SourceRice University·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 9, 2023
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Researchers at Tohoku University and MIT have unveiled the anomalous dynamics of non-collinear antiferromagnets, revealing a unique interaction between electron spins and chiral-spin structure. The findings provide essential insights for controlling these materials, which could lead to the development of functional devices in spintronics.
SourceTohoku University·JournalNature Materials·DateAug 7, 2023
The Zhurong rover's first 1-km traverse revealed extremely weak magnetic fields on the Martian surface, contradicting previous orbital measurements. This finding suggests that either the crust remained unmagnetized or was demagnetized by a massive impact, providing new insights into early Mars' magnetic, climatic, and interior history.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalNature Astronomy·DateJun 26, 2023
A research group from Tohoku University has made a breakthrough in developing a palladium-based metamagnetic shape memory alloy that exhibits low energy loss, even at low temperatures. The new alloy significantly reduces energy loss compared to existing materials, making it suitable for applications such as magnetic sensors and actuators.
SourceTohoku University·JournalAdvanced Science·DateJun 13, 2023
A new study found that marathon running causes significant damage to extrinsic foot muscles, while intrinsic muscles are less affected. The research suggests that marathon runners can take steps to prevent injuries by prioritizing recovery and muscle fatigue management.
SourceShibaura Institute of Technology·JournalScandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports·TypeObservational study·DateMay 23, 2023
A team of scientists has found a way to directly manipulate the spin of electrons in 2D materials like graphene, a long-standing challenge. They used a novel experimental technique to study the properties of how electrons spin in these materials.
SourceBrown University·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 11, 2023
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Researchers have discovered a new phase of liquid magnetism in layered helical magnets, where magnetic dipoles behave like 'flattened puddles' with varying alignment between layers. This phenomenon, predicted by a computational model, may explain the unusual electronic behavior observed in these materials.
SourceRice University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 10, 2023
A comprehensive manual has been developed to engineer spin dynamics in nanomagnets, revealing mechanisms behind magnon interactions. The rules formulated by the researchers can help debug and design nanomagnet devices for next-generation computation technologies.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalPhysical Review Applied·TypeContent analysis·DateMay 4, 2023
Scientists at the Max Planck Institute successfully induced high-temperature ferromagnetism in YTiO3 by applying laser pulses, raising the transition temperature to triple its original value. This breakthrough discovery opens new avenues for exploring and manipulating magnetic properties of materials.
SourceMax Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 3, 2023
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A new concept uses superconductors to levitate vehicles and transport liquified hydrogen, reducing energy loss and environmental impact. The system could enable high-speed travel of up to 400 miles per hour, making it a game-changer for transportation and energy transmission.
SourceUniversity of Houston·JournalAPL Energy·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 24, 2023
Researchers at Texas A&M University have identified a new circuit element called the meminductor, which exhibits memory-like properties. The discovery was made using a two-terminal passive system and proved the existence of meminductance in an inductor circuit element.
SourceTexas A&M University·JournalScientific Reports·DateApr 10, 2023
A team of researchers at the Max Born Institute developed a novel method for X-ray Magnetic Circular Dichroism (XMCD) spectroscopy using a laser-driven plasma source. This breakthrough enables precise determination of magnetic moments in buried layers without damaging samples, and can monitor ultrafast magnetization processes.
SourceMax Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI)·JournalOptica·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 5, 2023
Scientists have demonstrated a breakthrough in manipulating magnetic materials without using magnetic fields, paving the way for ultra-fast and energy-efficient memories. The researchers achieved sub-picosecond magnetization reversal in rare-earth-free spintronic structures, expanding the bandwidth of common devices.
SourceTohoku University·JournalNature Materials·DateMar 10, 2023
A review paper on quantum transport could lead to innovative materials and devices for efficient energy management at the nanoscale. The paper provides a structured overview of theoretical understanding, models, methods, and properties of quantum systems.
SourceSingapore University of Technology and Design·JournalReviews of Modern Physics·DateFeb 13, 2023
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Researchers developed a method to efficiently couple terahertz waves with spin waves, clarifying fundamental mechanisms previously thought impossible. This breakthrough enables the development of novel spin-based technologies for data processing.
SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 31, 2023
Researchers create a new method, CCI, to capture high-resolution images of material fluctuations using powerful X-ray sources. The technique allows for non-destructive imaging and reveals patterns that were previously inaccessible.
SourceMax Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI)·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 18, 2023
A team of researchers from Tokyo University of Science developed a super-hierarchical and explanatory analysis method for magnetic reversal processes, enabling the detection of subtle microscopic changes. The new algorithm can predict stable/metastable states in advance and improve the reliability of spintronics devices.
SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalScience and Technology of Advanced Materials Methods·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 12, 2022
Researchers developed a new approach to analyze coercivity in soft magnetic materials using machine learning and data science. The method condenses relevant information from microscopic images into a two-dimensional feature space, visualizing the energy landscape of magnetization reversal. This study showcases how materials informatics...
SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalCommunications Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 1, 2022
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Scientists at Tokyo University of Science developed an 'extended Landau free energy model' to analyze complex interactions in nanomagnetic devices, enabling causal analysis and visualization. The model proposed optimal structures for nano-devices with low power consumption.
SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalScientific Reports·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 29, 2022
A new study published in Science found that a highly magnetised dead star, known as a magnetar, is likely to have a solid surface with no atmosphere. The research team used data from the NASA satellite IXPE to observe the polarisation of X-ray light emitted by the star, which revealed a signature consistent with a solid crust.
SourceUniversity College London·JournalScience·TypeObservational study·DateNov 4, 2022
Researchers analyzed fluid dynamics and electrically conducting fluids to conclude the Earth must have been magnetized before or as a result of its formation. This discovery could help narrow down theories on the Earth-Moon system, with implications for future research.
SourceUniversity of Leeds·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 2, 2022
A team at Max Born Institute develops methods to reliably create and guide magnetic skyrmions at controlled positions, enabling the study of their dynamics and potential applications in computing and data storage. By employing focused helium-ion irradiation and nanopatterned reflective masks, researchers can control the generation and ...
SourceMax Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI)·JournalNano Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 5, 2022
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Magnetic antiskyrmions are stabilized in magnetic crystals and exhibit unique properties. The Forschungszentrum Juelich team successfully demonstrated the existence of these objects through high-resolution electron microscopy and advanced simulations.
SourceForschungszentrum Juelich·JournalNature Physics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 25, 2022
Researchers have successfully achieved efficient spin injection and transport in antiferromagnetic hybrids, paving the way for room-temperature spintronics devices. The study, led by Igor Barsukov at UC Riverside, shows promise for ultra-fast and energy-efficient information storage and processing.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalPhysical Review Research·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 23, 2022
A team of researchers from Tokyo University of Science has developed an efficient integrated materials synthesis system for automatic discovery of new functional magnetic materials. Using artificial intelligence and computational science, they identified promising materials five times more efficiently than traditional trial-and-error a...
SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalScience and Technology of Advanced Materials Methods·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 7, 2022