Read article: Quantum nanoconfinement effects observed without confinement
Researchers observe discrete energy levels in copper electrons caused not by electron confinement within a nanostructure but by diffraction
Read article: Piezoelectric performance doubles up
Trace quantities of samarium improves relaxor ferroelectrics
Read article: Quantum computer prospects improve on the surface
Scientists observe quantized conductance of “Majorana zero modes” inside superconductor vortex cores as a step towards topological quantum computers
Read article: 2D magnetic insulator makes electrically switchable spin-FET
A new spin tunnel field-effect transistor can be switched between high and low resistance states
Read article: Molecular healing gives record perovskite LED efficiency
Scientists manipulate the inductive effect to develop bespoke molecules for passivating perovskites
Read article: Plastic refrigerant could lead to more environmentally friendly cooling systems
Materials displaying "colossal barocaloric effects" could replace hydrofluorocarbons
Read article: Unveiling the topological nature of electromagnetic surface waves
Predicting the number of surface modes and their polarization may be possible from the helicity operator, according to a recent study
Read article: Magnetic monopoles appear in artificial spin ice
New result could help in the development of future spintronics and information technology devices
Read article: On the road to room-temperature superconductivity
High-pressure lanthanum hydride could have a superconducting transition temperature of 260 K at 180 to 200 GPa say George Washington University researchers
Read article: 3D topological insulators go photonic
First ever structure of its kind could find future applications in high-power lasers and optical diodes
