Neutron experiments reveal how a ferrotoroidic material can store information in four distinct magnetic states, paving the way for future memory technologies with increased storage capacity.

During the Spring Meeting of the Condensed Matter Section of the German Physical Society (DPG), held in Dresden in March 2026, a round table was held on the theme ‘Novel Opportunities for Cooperation between France and Germany in Neutron Science’. The discussion counted on the participation of the directors of the French and German facilities and of representatives of the neutron user association in both countries, SFN and KFN. This is an account of the discussion by Jacques Jestin, ILL Science Director and French Associate Director and one of the participants of the round table.

The ILL hosted the third edition of the French Swedish Academy for Scattering Experiments and Modelling, an advanced school dedicated to early-career researchers working with neutron and photon techniques.

Neutron scattering shows how local density shapes motion within self-assembled protein structures

The ILL Science Strategy, providing a detailed roadmap for the next decade, was presented in 2025 and is now taking shape in reality. April is a pivotal month, with the launch of the Neutron Battery Hub and of the Applied Science Instrument Group.

Linking simple physical rules, machine learning and neutron spectroscopy to discover crystals with record-low thermal conductivity