Magnetism and spin Research update Introducing the non-radiating antenna An antenna’s radiation can be turned off using a dielectric disc, creating a non-radiative “meta-atom” Read article: Introducing the non-radiating antenna
2D materials Research update ‘Slidetronics’ makes its debut Researchers discover a novel polarization switching mechanism in an ultrathin ferroelectric material Read article: ‘Slidetronics’ makes its debut
Magnetism and spin Research update Electron’s dual nature appears in a quantum spin liquid New evidence supports theory that the electron may be composed of two particles Read article: Electron’s dual nature appears in a quantum spin liquid
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