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Scientists uncover new way to control magnetism and topology using light in atomically thin materials

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SignalsMonitor is following this as a technology story. Phys.org Breaking News is the outlet attached so far. The first report grouped here was at 27 Oct 2026, 21:40 UTC. The headline in use is “Scientists uncover new way to control magnetism and topology using light in atomically thin materials”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
Envision a material whose magnetic properties and electronic topology can be toggled by exposure to light, paving the way for future electronic devices that do not rely on traditional electrical switching, which wastes energy by producing heat.
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