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Goal! A nano soccer ball becomes a magnet

Researchers at ISTA discover how to turn single molecules into effective magnets, overcoming weak magnetic field limitations. The findings could lead to breakthroughs in nanoelectronics and the design of single-molecule nanodevices.

SourceInstitute of Science and Technology Austria·JournalNature Communications·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 15, 2026

A new route to electrically controlled helimagnetic structures

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
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Study: Quantum sensor may be able to identify new type of magnetism

Researchers propose a new way to detect altermagnets, a recently discovered class of magnetic materials that could revolutionize information transport and storage. The quantum sensor would measure the relaxation of a tiny magnetic defect in a diamond to identify altermagnetism.

SourceUniversity at Buffalo·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 29, 2026

Scientists create a magnet with almost no magnetic field

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
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Detecting the hidden magnetism of altermagnets

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
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Maths model could unlock new medical treatments

A new study could unlock the creation of brand new materials with promising biomedical applications, including smart drug delivery systems and targeted therapies. Researchers used a simple mathematical model to balance competing forces and predict the same arrangements across different materials.

SourceAberystwyth·JournalPhysical Review E·DateNov 12, 2025

Researchers make better magnets – at a lower cost

A new magnet manufacturing process has been developed that produces strong permanent magnets quickly and uses less energy and is less expensive. The technique, called friction stir consolidation, eliminates porosity in the magnetic material and reduces oxidation.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 20, 2025
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Observation of Rabi-like splitting under electrical control in artificial magnets

Scientists at AIMR successfully demonstrated Rabi-like splitting in an artificial magnet using nonlinear coupling, preserving the system's symmetries. This finding opens up new possibilities for advancing our understanding of nonlinear dynamics and coupling phenomena in artificial control.

SourceAdvanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJul 16, 2025

Physicists confirm elusive quantum spin liquid in new study

Researchers have identified cerium zirconium oxide as a clear, 3D realization of a rare quantum spin liquid, featuring emergent photons and fractionalized spin excitations. This discovery validates decades of theoretical predictions and has significant implications for next-generation technologies.

SourceRice University·JournalNature Physics·DateJun 23, 2025

UTA team wins prize for vital US magnet technology

The UTA-UT Austin team will use AI, quantum simulations, and experimental techniques to develop magnets that eliminate rare-earth elements. The researchers aim to enhance U.S. energy security and accelerate sustainable energy solutions with comparable magnetic properties.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Arlington·DateMar 10, 2025
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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

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 opto-magnetic technology: 5-fold increase in torque efficiency

Researchers at Tohoku University have achieved a significant advancement in opto-magnetic technology, observing an opto-magnetic torque approximately five times more efficient than in conventional magnets. This breakthrough enables the production of opto-magnetic effects with only one-fifth of the previous light intensity.

SourceAdvanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateFeb 6, 2025
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The metal that does not expand

Researchers at Vienna University of Technology have developed a new alloy, pyrochlore magnet, that exhibits nearly zero thermal expansion over an extremely large temperature range. This breakthrough is due to the material's heterogeneous composition, which balances out the usual thermal expansion effect.

SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalNational Science Review·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 3, 2025

New superconductor with hallmark of unconventional superconductivity discovered

Researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University have discovered a new superconducting material with a 'dome-shaped' phase diagram, typical of unconventional superconductors. This breakthrough could lead to the development of high-temperature superconducting materials for wider deployment in society.

SourceTokyo Metropolitan University·JournalJournal of Alloys and Compounds·DateJan 18, 2025

UT Arlington powers domestic magnet manufacturing innovation

The University of Texas at Arlington is developing more efficient processes for sourcing rare earth elements needed to produce high-performance magnets. The project aims to make the mining of these critical materials more environmentally sustainable and cost-effective.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Arlington·DateJan 15, 2025
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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

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

FSU researchers develop new methods to generate and improve magnetism of 2D materials

Researchers have developed a new method for producing one class of 2D material and supercharging its magnetic properties. By applying liquid phase exfoliation and chemical treatment, they were able to increase the material's coercivity by five-fold, making it more suitable for applications such as spin filtering, electromagnetic shield...

SourceFlorida State University·JournalAngewandte Chemie·DateDec 12, 2024

Mapping the nanoscale architecture of functional materials

Researchers have developed a new X-ray technique called XL-DOT that visualizes crystal grains, grain boundaries, and defects in materials, enabling previously inaccessible insights into functional materials. The technique uses polarized X-rays to probe the orientation of structural domains in three dimensions.

SourcePaul Scherrer Institute·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 11, 2024
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The future of more sustainable cooling and heating technology could be just around the corner

A team of researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy Ames National Laboratory developed a magnetocaloric heat pump that matches current vapor-compression technology in terms of weight, cost, and performance. The device eliminates refrigerant emissions and requires less energy to operate, offering a promising alternative for cooling...

SourceDOE/Ames National Laboratory·JournalApplied Energy·DateDec 5, 2024

New route to ‘quantum spin liquid’ materials discovered for first time

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

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

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

Researchers create entangled quantum magnets with protected quantum excitations

Scientists at Aalto University and Institute of Physics CAS built an artificial quantum material with topological quantum magnetism, featuring a new state of matter. The researchers demonstrated the highest-order topological quantum magnet, which could provide substantial protection against decoherence in quantum technology.

SourceAalto University·JournalNature Nanotechnology·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 29, 2024
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Revealing the configuration of thicker magnets with coherent X-rays

Researchers have developed a technique to image magnetic structures in micrometer-thick magnets using coherent X-ray phase dichroism. This enables the study of previously inaccessible 3D textures in chiral magnets and giant magnetofossils, opening new avenues for spintronics and rock magnetism research.

SourceMax Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids·JournalPhysical Review X·DateAug 15, 2024

Faster and more sensitive: the new system to detect cannabis in saliva

A new system developed by universities of Córdoba and Valencia can detect THC in saliva with high sensitivity and speed. This technique uses dispersive microextraction by sorption and needle-based electrospray ionization emitters for mass spectrometry, reducing the analysis process to just two steps.

SourceUniversity of Córdoba·JournalAnalytical Chemistry·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 24, 2024

Trajectory planning could boost safety in medical robotics

Researchers have developed a complex algorithm to choreograph the movement of two robotic arms, ensuring a clear space between them and maintaining a consistent magnetic field. This innovative system uses two robotic arms to steer magnetic medical devices, such as vine robots, with precise control and accuracy.

SourceUniversity of Leeds·JournalThe International Journal of Robotics Research·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 24, 2024
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The magnet trick: New invention makes vibrations disappear

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

Temperature estimation: permanent magnet temperature estimation for condition monitoring of PMSMs

Researchers developed a novel approach to estimate permanent magnet temperature (PMT) directly from measurements, simplifying implementation and improving accuracy. The method is computation-efficient, non-invasive, and independent from winding temperature rise and inverter distortion.

SourceCES Transactions on Electrical Machines and Systems·JournalCES Transactions on Electrical Machines and Systems·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 20, 2024

Making waves: generation of intense terahertz waves with a magnetic material

Scientists at Tohoku University have discovered a new magnetic material that generates terahertz waves with an intensity four times higher than typical materials. This breakthrough enables the development of efficient terahertz wave emitters for various industrial fields, including imaging and medical diagnostics.

SourceAdvanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University·JournalNPG Asia Materials·DateJun 20, 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

Uncovering the nature of emergent magnetic monopoles

Scientists have discovered unique periodic structures in manganese germanide that behave like magnetic monopoles and antimonopoles. The researchers studied the collective excitation modes of these structures, revealing a way to experimentally determine their spatial configuration.

SourceWaseda University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 12, 2024
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Clemson researchers tackle challenge in new quantum materials design

Researchers at Clemson University have developed a new noncentrosymmetric triangular-lattice magnet, CaMnTeO6, which displays strong quantum fluctuations and nonlinear optical responses. This breakthrough material has the potential to lead to advancements in solid-state quantum computing, spin-based electronics, resilient climate chang...

SourceClemson University·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 11, 2024

MOLLER experiment baselined and moving forward

The MOLLER experiment aims to make a precise measurement of the electron's weak charge, probing its interactions with other subatomic particles. This will provide a stringent test of the Standard Model, revealing valuable insights into fundamental forces.

SourceDOE/Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility·DateJun 10, 2024
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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

Researchers unlock potential of 2D magnetic devices for future computing

Researchers developed a device controlling tiny magnetic states in ultrathin magnets using tunneling currents, enabling probabilistic computing. This breakthrough could lead to advanced memory devices and entirely new types of computers solving complex problems efficiently.

SourceUniversity of Wyoming·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 1, 2024
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Tomography-based digital twins of Nd-Fe-b magnets

Scientists have developed a new approach to simulate the magnetization reversal of Nd-Fe-B magnets, shedding light on microstructural features hindering coercivity. The digital twins can guide the development of sustainable permanent magnets with ultimate performance.

SourceNational Institute for Materials Science, Japan·Journalnpj Computational Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 26, 2024

Researchers show it’s possible to teach old magnetic cilia new tricks

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

Magnetic avalanche triggered by quantum effects

Researchers at Caltech have demonstrated quantum Barkhausen noise, which is the collection of little magnets flipping in groups. This effect is caused by quantum tunneling and co-tunneling, leading to macroscopic changes in magnetization, even without classical effects.

SourceCalifornia Institute of Technology·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMar 28, 2024

Preventing magnet meltdowns before they can start

Scientists identify conditions for HTS magnets to safely operate without risk of sudden heat build-up, using advanced temperature monitoring systems. They also plan to test their approach on actual coils wound with HTS conductor material.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalSuperconductor Science and Technology·DateMar 11, 2024
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Tests show high-temperature superconducting magnets are ready for fusion

Researchers at MIT and Commonwealth Fusion Systems confirm their high-temperature superconducting magnet design meets the criteria for a compact fusion power plant. The successful test marks a significant milestone in fusion research, with the potential to usher in an era of virtually limitless power production.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalIEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity·DateMar 4, 2024

Researchers harness 2D magnetic materials for energy-efficient computing

MIT researchers precisely controlled an ultrathin magnet at room temperature using pulses of electrical current, switching its magnetization. This breakthrough could lead to faster, more efficient processors and nonvolatile magnetic computer memories with reduced energy consumption.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Communications·DateFeb 22, 2024
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Thermoelectric permanent magnet opens new possibilities in thermal management technologies

A NIMS research team developed a hybrid material capable of simultaneously exhibiting three types of TEC phenomena, including magneto-thermoelectric effects. By incorporating permanent magnets, the team achieved improved transverse TEC efficiency without external magnetic fields.

SourceNational Institute for Materials Science, Japan·JournalAdvanced Energy Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 16, 2024