A research team has created a new method to discover high-entropy oxides (HEOs), which are materials with unique properties due to their disorder. They combined computer simulations and experiments to efficiently explore different HEO compositions. By using advanced machine-learning techniques, they accurately predicted the stability of various HEOs, leading to the discovery of a new type containing calcium. This approach will soon be used to investigate more complex crystal structures for potential new applications.

Researchers demonstrated that by applying electric fields to a two-dimensional gallium layer, they could detect a permanent dipole moment. This breakthrough, shown through microreflectivity, confirms earlier predictions about non-centrosymmetric bonding in 2D metals. The technique, called AC electric double layer gating, effectively modulates the material's properties, paving the way for new insights into the electronic structure and electro-optic characteristics of ultra-thin materials.

Researchers have developed a new method to create single crystals of a unique one-dimensional helical crystal called GaSI. This crystal has a distinctive "squircle" shape, combining square and circular features, which affects its properties. It also has a band gap of 3.7 eV and introduces a non-centrosymmetric unit cell, which leads to notable second harmonic generation. This work is significant for advancing our understanding of chiral materials and their optical and electronic behaviors.

A new neural network-based method called Neural Network Kinetics (NNK) has been developed to predict how chemicals and structures change over time in complex environments. This technique effectively models atom movements and diffusion barriers. Researchers applied NNK to study the NbMoTa alloy, discovering a key temperature where a specific chemical order peaks. They found significant variations in atom mobility near this temperature, which are crucial for understanding chemical ordering and the formation of the B2 structure.

Researchers at Wisconsin MRSEC have created a new technique using an electron microscope to observe how molecules in organic semiconductors align when heated. They found that even slight temperature increases led to better molecular arrangement, with larger, straighter sections forming. This improvement occurs as heat allows molecules to shift into more organized positions. The team's work may lead to better control over molecule movement, paving the way for advances in organic and inorganic materials for various technologies.

Researchers from Wisconsin MRSEC have shown that stretching a two-dimensional material called CrSBr significantly changes its magnetoelastic properties, which link magnetism and physical strain. They created a tiny mechanical device to measure this effect and found that the magnetoelastic coupling could be increased by 50% through stretching. These findings open up new possibilities for highly sensitive magnetic sensors and more efficient electronics that could adjust based on strain.

Researchers have reported the discovery of superconductivity in a twisted bilayer of WSe2, a type of transition metal dichalcogenide. This phenomenon, previously observed in twisted graphene, raises questions about whether superconductivity in flat-band systems is specific to graphene or a more universal trait. The study suggests that unique properties of WSe2, such as its band gap and magnetism, could lead to new opportunities for exploring superconductivity in different materials beyond graphene.

A recent paper published in *Science* highlights the advancements made by the IRG2 team in energy transport using superatomic materials. They developed new materials like Re₆Se₈Cl₂ that allow for faster transport than traditional silicon. Their research includes creating rod-shaped photodetectors that can effectively move "acoustic polarons" over long distances without losing energy. These findings pave the way for new, faster types of transistors that could significantly improve charge transport in electronic devices.

A recent study explored the design of coiled coils made up of amino acids, finding that a minimum of three heptads (21 amino acids) is essential for stable formation. A specific 22-residue sequence, BNDL22, showed promising stability and melting temperature for creating nanostructured materials. Incorporating BNDL22 in hydrogels allowed for innovative properties like thermoresponsiveness, making it useful for 3D printing and injections. This research lays the groundwork for developing advanced materials and molecular machines.

A recent study introduces new ways to analyze ultrafast-light-driven magnetic structures that show simultaneous demagnetization and emit THz radiation. Historically, little work has been done to calculate THz emissions from these systems. The researchers developed two new methods that combine advanced theories to predict a new phenomenon of charge current pumping due to ultrafast demagnetization. This research enhances our understanding of the interactions within these materials, opening up potential for future applications in spintronics and terahertz technologies.