Ion bombardment triggers a reliable quantum switch in tantalum disulfide crystals

• When you toss a coin, you put it into a higher-energy state until it falls back down again • It can then end up in one of two possible states: heads or tails • No matter which st

Science · February 25, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 1 min · 170 words

Specially engineered crystal reveals magnetism with quantum potential

• Oak Ridge scientists uncover unexpected atomic arrangement in engineered tantalum‑tungsten‑selenium crystal. • Discovery suggests new pathways for spintronic devices and quantum

Science · February 17, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 120 words