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- 1Speculation builds over which field wins this year's physics Nobel▼Is this the year for a Nobel prize in condensed matter, or maybe particle physics?
With the Nobel Prize announcements approaching, physicists and science commentators are debating whether this year's physics prize will go to condensed matter research or particle physics. Both fields have produced landmark results in recent years, and observers are weighing which breakthroughs are most overdue for recognition as the award date nears.
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University of Chicago physicist Vincenzo Vitelli has been named a 2026 MacArthur Fellow, receiving the so-called 'genius grant' from the MacArthur Foundation. The fellowship recognizes individuals with exceptional creativity and comes with a no-strings-attached award. Vitelli is known for work in theoretical condensed matter physics, and the honor places him among a select group of fellows across the arts and sciences this year.
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Scientists have compiled a two-dimensional atlas of topological materials, cataloguing how these exotic substances behave in 2D forms. The atlas is expected to help researchers identify promising candidates for next-generation electronics and quantum technologies. Coverage focuses on how the classification could speed up the study of materials whose unusual properties are protected against defects, a key goal in condensed matter physics.