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For the first time, researchers have demonstrated that phosphorene nanoribbons (PNRs) exhibit both magnetic and semiconducting properties at room temperature. The research, led by the University of Cambridge with international colleagues, establishes PNRs as a unique class of low-dimensional materials that challenges...

In a groundbreaking achievement for quantum technologies, researchers at the Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, have created a functional quantum register using the atoms inside a semiconductor quantum dot. This breakthrough is a testament to the power many-body physics can have in transforming quantum devices...

A new quantum technology hub launched to ensure the UK benefits from resilient position, navigation and timing (PNT) advancements. This initiative will play a pivotal role in supporting national security and critical infrastructure. Critical UK sectors like energy, finance, communications and transport rely on accuracy of...

British physicist Mark Thomson, Professor of Experimental Particle Physics at the Cavendish, will be the next Director-General of CERN, the world's leading particle physics facility. His five-year mandate will begin on 1 January 2026. “Built on long-term European collaboration, CERN is a beacon of scientific excellence and...