Read article: Quantum simulators deliver surprising insights into magnetic phase transitions
Independent studies used atomic and superconducting qubits
Read article: Supermassive black hole displays ‘unprecedented’ X-ray outbursts
Rapid X-ray oscillations detected near the innermost orbit of a supermassive black hole could indicate the presence of a nearby orbiter such as a white dwarf
Read article: Two-faced graphene nanoribbons could make the first purely carbon-based ferromagnets
New asymmetric structures have ferromagnetic states on a single zigzag edge
Read article: Asteroid Bennu contains the stuff of life, sample analysis reveals
Rock and dust samples brought back to Earth from the asteroid Bennu contain organic matter and a variety of minerals crucial to the emergence of life
Read article: Tissue-like hydrogel semiconductors show promise for next-generation bioelectronics
A new hydrogel material combines the characteristics of biological tissues with the electronic functionalities of semiconductors
Read article: Elastic response explains why cordierite has ultra-low thermal expansion
Interplay between lattice vibrations and elasticity explains anisotropic behaviour
Read article: Thermometer uses Rydberg atoms to make calibration-free measurements
New technique uses black-body radiation to make direct measurements with low uncertainty
Read article: Filter inspired by deep-sea sponge cleans up oil spills
Bio-inspired vortex-anchored filter captures more than 97% of floating, underwater and emulsified oils, even under strong turbulent flow
Read article: Anomalous Hall crystal is made from twisted graphene
Topological electronic crystal emerges from moiré pattern
Read article: Imaging reveals how microplastics may harm the brain
Studies in mice show that microplastics entering the bloodstream are engulfed by immune cells, forming clusters that can block cerebral blood vessels
