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December 06, 2016

'Spooky' sightings in crystal point to extremely rare quantum spin liquid
Atlanta GA (SPX) Dec 06, 2016
Inside a new exotic crystal, physicist Martin Mourigal has observed strong indications of "spooky" action, and lots of it. The results of his experiments, if corroborated over time, would mean that the type of crystal is a rare new material that can house a quantum spin liquid. Currently, only a small handful of materials are believed to possibly have these properties. This new crystal was synthesized for the first time only a year ago. Corroboration by other physicists of Mourigal's newly produce ... read more

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