2D materials Research update Ferromagnetism appears in twisted bilayer graphene Emergent topological states in the 2D material might be exploited in applications such as low-power magnetic memory Read article: Ferromagnetism appears in twisted bilayer graphene
Characterization and modelling Research update Magnetic resonance imaging resolves atomic scale detail Combining scanning tunnelling microscopy and electron spin resonance measurements yields magnetic imaging resonance with unprecedented resolution Read article: Magnetic resonance imaging resolves atomic scale detail
Magnetism and spin Research update First-ever ferromagnetic liquid surprises researchers New material could be used in robotics Read article: First-ever ferromagnetic liquid surprises researchers
Spectroscopy Research update Weak measurements track single nuclear spins New NMR spectroscopy approach overcomes the quantum back-action effect Read article: Weak measurements track single nuclear spins
Devices and structures Research update Terahertz light pulses speed up spin switching All-optical technique could help in the development of more energy-efficient data storage devices and superfast computers Read article: Terahertz light pulses speed up spin switching
Magnetism and spin Research update Water is magnetized when taken for a spin Researchers claim first observation of “nuclear Barnett effect” Read article: Water is magnetized when taken for a spin
Magnetism and spin Research update Skyrmion bags point the way to high-density data storage Multiple anti-skyrmions contained in a single, larger structure offer the same advantages as single skyrmions for data storage and processing Read article: Skyrmion bags point the way to high-density data storage
Magnetism and spin Research update Quantum spin liquid state pathway emerges Studies of new kagome lattice materials provide insights into the transitions between quantum spin liquids and magnetically ordered states Read article: Quantum spin liquid state pathway emerges
Magnetism and spin Research update Ultracold atoms close-in on Stoner ferromagnetism System could be used to explore “quantum emulsions” Read article: Ultracold atoms close-in on Stoner ferromagnetism
Magnetism and spin Research update Topological Dirac magnons spotted for the first time at zero magnetic field Spintronics could benefit from photon-like magnetic excitations Read article: Topological Dirac magnons spotted for the first time at zero magnetic field