SMRTR TechMar 25, 2026Interesting Engineering

US scientists discover material that flips between two quantum states on demand

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Scientists discovered a nickel sulfide material that switches between quantum states using electrical current and potassium layers. This creates an "electron traffic controller" that could revolutionize computer chips and sensors.

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