2D materials Research update Scientists watch 2D material defects evolve in real time Observations show that sheets of silicene naturally transform into single-domain structures when extra silicon atoms are added Read article: Scientists watch 2D material defects evolve in real time
2D materials Research update ‘Bogolons’ make graphene superconducting 2D form of carbon transforms into a high-temperature superconductor if placed near a Bose–Einstein condensate, say theorists Read article: ‘Bogolons’ make graphene superconducting
Superconductivity Research update Twisted trilayer graphene could be a spin-triplet superconductor Material is resilient to high magnetic fields Read article: Twisted trilayer graphene could be a spin-triplet superconductor
2D materials Research update ‘Iron man of 2D materials’ defies century-old description of fracture mechanics Growth of cracks in hexagonal boron nitride proves surprisingly stable Read article: ‘Iron man of 2D materials’ defies century-old description of fracture mechanics
2D materials Research update Electrons in graphene drag light in their wake A 21st-century version of Fizeau drag shines a spotlight on electron interactions Read article: Electrons in graphene drag light in their wake
2D materials Research update Topological insulators get a layered twist New work could aid the development of more energy-efficient electronic devices Read article: Topological insulators get a layered twist
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
Low-temperature physics Research update Exotic quantum state could make smallest-ever laser Novel light-matter states would have a technological advantage over electronic circuits Read article: Exotic quantum state could make smallest-ever laser
2D materials Research update ‘Magic angle’ device can rotate terahertz polarization by 90° or more Aligned carbon nanotube film is much thinner than conventional polarization rotators Read article: ‘Magic angle’ device can rotate terahertz polarization by 90° or more
Superconductivity Research update Superconductivity enters a new dimension Researchers observe two-dimensional "puddles" emerging in a three-dimensional superconductor Read article: Superconductivity enters a new dimension