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Tohoku University researchers create stable boron graphene and quantum liquid

Tohoku University researchers create stable boron graphene and quantum liquid

Researchers engineered a stable boron honeycomb lattice by exposing internal layers of a 3D crystal, revealing an exotic electronic nematic quantum state.

Science ·17 Jul 2026, 10:01 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Scientists Realize Stable "Boron Graphene" and Uncover Quantum Liquid Crystal State

Scientists Realize Stable "Boron Graphene" and Uncover Quantum Liquid Crystal State

Researchers stabilized boron layers by exposing them within the LaRh3B2 crystal. This discovery revealed an electronic nematic state with potential applications for future quantum technologies.

Science ·17 Jul 2026, 09:01 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Rice grown on the Moon?

Rice grown on the Moon?

Global space agencies are developing plasma-based fertilizers and genetically modified rice to overcome the challenges of farming in lunar regolith.

Science ·1 Jul 2026, 08:36 ·Niko Vale 3 min read