In this work, we report a method for controlling interlayer spin-charge transfer in WS2/CrBr3 heterostructure through the proximity coupling of graphene and achieve a giant chirality-dependent valley polarization splitting. The spin-charge transfer time between WS2 and CrBr3 in WS2/CrBr3 heterostructure is reduced from 17.3 ps to 1.3 ps when it is coupled with a few-layered graphene, while the maximum valley polarization and polarization splitting of trion excitons in WS2 are

Michele Simoncelli’s group introduces a new benchmark to evaluate how well machine learning models for atomic interactions translate quantum characteristics into macroscopic physical properties

Researchers at the University of Utah and the University of Texas at Austin have developed a holographic 3D printing method that forms complete objects in a single laser exposure. A nanopatterned mask diffracts the beam into a volumetric intensity pattern that crosslinks a specially formulated resin only in the intended solid regions. Because exposure occurs much faster than curing, computationally designed masks can keep selected volumes dark enough to remain hollow. The app

Rice University researchers have shown that sub-nanometer wrinkles in graphene generate flexoelectric charge separation, reshaping local electrical behavior through curvature alone. Extreme bending produces polarization far stronger than in larger systems and may enable geometry-controlled electronics without chemical doping. Published in Advanced Materials.

Researchers at the University of Basel and Technical University of Munich have used light to probe the collective motion of electrons in a Wigner crystal formed in monolayer tungsten diselenide. Optical signatures of Wigner crystal polarons reveal internal dynamics of this fragile quantum state, opening a new window into strongly correlated electronic systems. Published in Nature Physics.

Researchers have observed a three-dimensional woven structure of interlaced nano-dipole ensembles forming spontaneously inside a ferroelectric crystal. The fabric-like network emerges during cooling through a phase transition and can be locally untangled with focused laser light. The discovery reveals a new form of material organization with potential topological implications. Published in Light: Science & Applications.

A joint team from SNU, KAIST, and KBSI has identified the distinct reaction sites of silver nanocatalysts in solid oxide cells. During electricity generation the catalyst–electrode interface dominates, while during hydrogen production the nanoparticle surface is key. The finding enables new design principles for higher-efficiency green hydrogen and clean power systems. Published in Energy & Environmental Science.

Scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory have demonstrated a new quantum-dot mechanism that could significantly expand the reach of light-driven chemistry. By introducing magnetic manganese dopants into semiconductor quantum dots

Researchers at the University of Osaka have developed an autonomous solid-state nanopore that senses molecules, generates electrical signals, and retains memory of recent events without external control. Chemical reactions inside the pore continuously reshape its structure, producing molecule-specific signal patterns. Machine learning distinguished DNA nucleotides and amino acids from these signatures. Published in ACS Nano.

New imaging technique visualizes and measures plasmonic waves in device structures designed for practical uses

Researchers at OIST and Hiroshima University have shown that a small magnetic field switches the graphene-like quantum material CeTe₃ between competing electronic patterns — striped and checkerboard. Scanning tunneling microscopy revealed the transformation near absolute zero, driven by electronic frustration coupled to magnetism. The findings, published in Nature Communications, offer a new strategy for controlling collective electronic states in quantum materials with poten

Max Planck researchers have developed a bottom-up method to synthesize nanodiamonds with precisely tailored size and properties. Using molecularly defined nanographene precursors, the team converted flat carbon structures into highly crystalline diamond nanoparticles under high pressure and temperature. This produces purer, more uniform particles (3–4 nm) with incorporated color centers in a single step. The breakthrough advances quantum sensing, single-photon sources, and bi