Quantum metallurgy revealed: University of Michigan scientists demonstrated controlled melting of electron crystals, offering a new way to tune conductivity and superconductivity. Five-metal catalyst ...

What was discovered: Scientists observed that electron crystals in metals can deform and melt like solids, disrupting their ordered patterns. Why it matters: Manipulating these structures could enable ...

Over the past few decades, some physicists worldwide have been investigating unusual particle-like magnetic structures known as topological solitons. These structures could potentially be leveraged to ...