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Classifying the Surface Magnetization of Antiferromagnets
Group theory and first-principles calculations combine to predict which antiferromagnets have potentially useful net surface magnetization. Read More »
Thin Films of Topological Magnets for Thermoelectric Applications
A thin film of a topological magnet displays a large thermoelectric effect that doesn’t require an applied magnetic field—a behavior that could lead to new energy-harvesting devices. Read More »
Time-Symmetric Motion Maximizes Energy Efficiency in Fluid
Researchers discovered a trick for dragging an object in a fluid with minimal effort, suggesting an optimal strategy for nanorobots. Read More »
Cosmic Strings’ Imprints in High-Frequency Gravitational Waves
Spacetime wrinkles known as cosmic strings, which might have formed in the early Universe, could be a dominant source of gravitational waves at ultrahigh frequencies, according to new calculations. Read More »
Ultrablack Coating Could Reduce Stray Light in Telescopes
Using atomic layer deposition, scientists have created a new light-absorbing thin film that could help telescopes see a starrier night. Read More »
Solar Composition Altered by Plasma Waves
New solar observations indicate that plasma waves are responsible for the Sun’s outer atmosphere having different abundances of chemical elements than the Sun’s other layers. Read More »
A Better Way to Charge a Quantum Battery
Coupling the charger and battery to a common reservoir induces a direct flow of energy into the battery. Read More »
Careful Accounting Could Reveal the Dark Sector
An experiment at CERN seeks signs of dark matter by looking for missing energy and momentum in the debris of particle collisions. Read More »
Cloud Computing under the Cover of Quantum
A secure method for cloud-based quantum computing harnesses the power of quantum physics to keep data confidential. Read More »
