Author(s): David Ehrenstein

A new experiment settles a controversy over proton and neutron energies in light nuclei.

[Physics 19, s76] Published Wed May 27, 2026

Author(s): David Ehrenstein

According to theory, a property called altermagnetism can be acquired by a nonmagnetic material that is adjacent to an altermagnet.

[Physics 19, s64] Published Tue May 05, 2026

Author(s): David Ehrenstein

A floating block of ice with an asymmetric bottom is propelled through water by its own melting—a process that may be relevant for icebergs.

[Physics 19, 36] Published Fri Mar 13, 2026

Author(s): David Ehrenstein

Planting vacancies into the atomic lattice of a brittle material increases its toughness and hardness.

[Physics 19, s38] Published Thu Mar 12, 2026

Author(s): David Ehrenstein

A new layered material enabled researchers to document a dramatic change in metallic electron behavior as the material goes from 3D to 2D.

[Physics 19, s31] Published Tue Mar 03, 2026

Author(s): David Ehrenstein

An oil droplet within a watery fluid becomes nonspherical at certain temperatures—reversibly transforming from a hexagon to a six-pointed star.

[Physics 19, 29] Published Fri Feb 27, 2026