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Memory devices

May 12, 2026 Beyond 0 and 1: A Material That Can Store Four Magnetic States

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.

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April 21, 2026 Room to move: how proteins behave in crowded environments

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

Biology Health France Germany IN16B Soft matter Sweden

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Dec. 10, 2025 Easy to digest: neutrons reveal how the human body processes plant proteins

A recently published study makes an important contribution to our understanding of the physiological processing of plant-based foods. The results of this work can be used to optimise production, improving the digestibility of plant proteins and thus the nutritional value of vegetarian and vegan dishes.

Biology Health D33 Soft matter Sweden

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Nov. 23, 2025 New insights into ion transport in next-generation solid electrolytes

The results of a new study show how materials scientists may be able to fine-tune ionic transport properties to meet specific technological needs in catalysis and solid-state energy devices.

Advanced materials Sweden

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Sept. 25, 2025 Phospholipids on a pea

Neutron reflectometry provides valuable insights into the molecular intricacies of plant-based food.

Environment SuperADAM Denmark Sweden

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Sept. 4, 2025 Spaghetti ai neutroni – Investigating the nanostructure of (gluten-free) spaghetti

Researchers used neutrons and X-rays to look into the structure of spaghetti at the nanometre scale, comparing the effect of cooking and salt in gluten-free and gluten-containing pasta.

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