Dual substitution induces room-temperature ferromagnetism and negative thermal expansion in BiFeO₃

Using a dual-cation substitution approach, researchers at Science Tokyo introduced ferromagnetism into bismuth ferrite, a ...
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Engineering magnetism and thermal expansion in BiFeO3 for next-generation memory devices

Using a dual-cation substitution approach, researchers at Science Tokyo introduced ferromagnetism into bismuth ferrite, a ...
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What's The Difference Between Iridium And Platinum Spark Plugs?

For something that's smaller than your pinky finger, spark plugs have a ridiculously important job: they create a spark that ignites the fuel-air mixture inside your engine's combustion chamber. But ...
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Here's What Makes Laser Iridium Spark Plugs Different From Standard Iridium Plugs

The engine in your car, truck, or SUV can run on either copper, platinum, or iridium spark plugs. You probably heard the hype around iridium plugs and how they manage to deliver solid sparks while ...

On-demand electronic switching of topology achieved in a single crystal

University of British Columbia (UBC) scientists have demonstrated a reversible way to switch the topological state of a ...
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Scientists engineer crystal with rare magnetic swirls that could reshape data storage

FSU scientists create a new crystal with swirling magnetic textures, opening paths to denser storage and future quantum ...