Quantum mechanics Research update Long-awaited magnetic interferometer might probe quantum gravity Device could interfere much larger molecules than is currently possible Read article: Long-awaited magnetic interferometer might probe quantum gravity
Magnetism and spin Research update WiFi signals used to power small electrical devices Synchronized spin-torque oscillators deliver enough energy to drive a LED Read article: WiFi signals used to power small electrical devices
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Ultra-magnetostrictive material shows promise for beyond-CMOS technologies New material is based on iron and gallium, avoiding the need for expensive and scarce rare-earth elements Read article: Ultra-magnetostrictive material shows promise for beyond-CMOS technologies
Magnetism and spin Research update Doped antiferromagnets switch faster New findings could enable quicker, higher-density and more stable memory storage Read article: Doped antiferromagnets switch faster
Magnetism and spin Research update Promising quantum spin liquid candidate may fall short New electron spin resonance spectroscopy experiments find a spin gap in this exotic material, casting doubt on its status Read article: Promising quantum spin liquid candidate may fall short
Magnetism and spin Research update New candidates for Kitaev spin liquids found Two-dimensional materials called rare-earth chalcohalides might be useful in applications such as fault-tolerant topological quantum computation Read article: New candidates for Kitaev spin liquids found
Magnetism and spin Research update Skyrmion-like object appears in ultrathin magnetic film Discovery could be important for computer memory and storage applications Read article: Skyrmion-like object appears in ultrathin magnetic film
Devices and structures Research update Ferroelectric domain wall diodes get flexible New devices can be erased, positioned and shaped using electric fields Read article: Ferroelectric domain wall diodes get flexible
Quantum computing Research update Molecular qubits stick around for longer Researchers have extended the spin coherence time of a single-molecule quantum bit beyond 1 millisecond for the first time Read article: Molecular qubits stick around for longer
Magnetism and spin Research update Light-induced lattice vibrations could speed up data recording New optical "shaking" technique switches an antiferromagnetic material into a ferromagnetic one in just a few picoseconds Read article: Light-induced lattice vibrations could speed up data recording