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New Evidence Links Electron Spin Fluctuations to High-Temperature Superconducting States

Superconductivity has many important practical applications, including creating powerful magnets used in high-resolution medical scans, transporting electricity efficiently, and building ultra-sensitive measuring devices. Until now, understanding exactly what lay behind this unique phenomenon at high temperatures has eluded scientists over many decades.

21 Oct 2026

Photonic Grating Chip Reduces Strontium Frequency Uncertainty Over Fifty Times

The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS, President Dr. Ho Seong Lee) has re-measured a key transition frequency of the strontium (Sr) atom for the first time in 88 years since 1938, using a photonic grating chip, and has established a new absolute frequency value with a measurement uncertainty reduced by more than 50 times.

20 Oct 2026

Non-Noble-Metal Electrode Reduces Hydrogen Production Material Costs by Ninety-Nine Percent

A research team led by Dr. Kyung-Soo Kang and Dr. Hyun-Jun Lee from the Hydrogen Energy Research Division of the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has developed novel Ni/Co-based heterostructure water electrolysis electrodes that deliver superior hydrogen production efficiency compared to conventional noble-metal electrodes.

20 Oct 2026

Novel High Temperature Aluminum Alloys Target Titanium Replacement in Aerospace

It's a typical evening at the bar, glasses clinking and conversation humming, until an unusual sight warrants a double take. At a nearby table, a young man in a T-shirt and jeans —and safety goggles and gloves —appears to be casting metal.

20 Oct 2026

Carver’s Redesigned Autopellet PR Press Series Features New Touchscreen, Ergonomic Design, and Smaller Footprint

Laboratory press manufacturer Carver is launching its redesigned AutoPellet RP Press Series, featuring a new enhanced color touchscreen interface, ergonomic design, and a smaller footprint.

From Carver, Inc. 16 Oct 2026

Teijin Expands PFAS-Free High-performance Resin Lineup

Teijin Limited today announced new grades of SOLFIGA®, its family of polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) compounds, which offer excellent sliding properties without intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

From Teijin Limited 7 Oct 2026

Multidimensional Microscopy Identifies Microscopic Defects Impairing Solar Cell Efficiency

A new type of advanced microscope (wide-field coherent multidimensional microscopy) has been developed.

6 Oct 2026

Online Tool Shows How Piezoceramic Material Choice Affects Component Performance

Which piezo material suits your component? Test PI ceramic materials across common geometries and estimate static and resonant behavior online.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 1 Oct 2026

Introducing the IONIC Titrator

Metrohm USA has launched the IONIC Titrator, a new generation of standalone titration that combines intuitive operation, direct cloud connectivity, and Metrohm's trusted analytical performance in a flexible, modern platform.

From Metrohm USA Inc. 1 Oct 2026

FSU Deploys Campus-Scale Quantum Communication Platform for Advanced Research

Florida State University will establish a campus-scale quantum communication testing platform with $2.1 million in federal Community Project Funding through the National Institute of Standards and Technology, secured with support from U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster of Florida's 11th Congressional District.

29 Sep 2026

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