Magnetic quantum oscillations have been unexpectedly observed in insulators, where freely moving charge carriers are not expected to exist. A joint study by researchers from Tokyo University of Science, The University of Tokyo and Kobe University investigated this puzzling behavior in the Kondo insulator YbB12 using ultrasound.
A newly proposed quantum sensing technique could make it much easier to identify one of physics’ newest and most intriguing classes of magnets: altermagnets. These unusual materials, discovered only a few years ago, appear to combine the speed and efficiency of antiferromagnets with some of the useful electronic properties of traditional magnets, making them promising…
The European Space Agency’s Euclid mission has captured a stunning Einstein ring, a cosmic phenomenon where light from distant galaxies is bent around massive celestial objects. This discovery promises to enhance our understanding of dark matter and the universe’s expansion.
New research highlights the emergence of “plastic ice,” a concerning byproduct of pollution found in polar regions. This phenomenon poses risks to marine life and ecosystems, prompting urgent calls for environmental action and sustainable practices.