Qian is one of several U of T researchers who recently received new funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering ...

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The odd superconductivity found in layered graphene may bring us closer to understanding room-temperature superconductors ...

Physicists have performed a groundbreaking simulation they say sheds new light on an elusive phenomenon that could determine the ultimate fate of the Universe.

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Scientists discover altermagnets, which have favorable properties of both of the two other kinds.

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