Read article: New theory explains why metallic oxides are transparent Thin films and coatings Research update New theory explains why metallic oxides are transparent Electron-lattice interactions allow light to pass through these industrially important thin films, researchers say
Read article: X-ray technique sheds fresh light on correlated metals Light sources Research update X-ray technique sheds fresh light on correlated metals Combined experimental and theoretical approach reveals electronic correlations in quantum materials
Read article: Ice microfibres are super flexible and springy Advanced materials Research update Ice microfibres are super flexible and springy Flexible ice microfibres could be used to create environmental sensors, as low-loss optical waveguides or to study ice physics
Read article: Electrons in graphene drag light in their wake 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: Unusual superconductivity appears in a Kagome metal Advanced materials Research update Unusual superconductivity appears in a Kagome metal Electrons in the compound appear to pair in unconventional ways, say physicists
Read article: Backward-travelling sound wave appears in a metamaterial Advanced materials Research update Backward-travelling sound wave appears in a metamaterial Simulations suggest that so-called rotons might be engineered under ambient conditions
Read article: Promising quantum spin liquid candidate may fall short 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: New candidates for Kitaev spin liquids found 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: Synthetic ivory can be 3D printed Advanced materials Research update Synthetic ivory can be 3D printed New material has been used to restore 17th century decorations
Read article: Skyrmion-like object appears in ultrathin magnetic film Magnetism and spin Research update Skyrmion-like object appears in ultrathin magnetic film Discovery could be important for computer memory and storage applications