Science can be difficult to explain to the public. In fact, any subfield of science can be difficult to explain to another scientist who studies in a different area. Explaining a theoretical science ...

Just like a book can't be judged by its cover, a material can't always be judged by its surface. But, for an elusive conjectured class of materials, physicists have now shown that the surface ...

What is a Quantum Spin Hall Insulator? A quantum spin Hall insulator (QSHI) is a novel state of matter that exhibits unique electronic properties. It is a type of topological insulator, which is a ...