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Briefing: Scientists create a new state of matter at room temperature using light and nanostructures

Strategic angle: Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have engineered a supersolid by manipulating light and matter interactions.

Editorial Staff · 2026-03-17 · 1 MIN READ

Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) have successfully created a supersolid state of matter, a significant advancement in material science.

This innovation involves the intricate manipulation of light and matter interactions within a nanoscale device, showcasing the potential for new material properties.

Published in Nature Nanotechnology, this work could have implications for future applications in quantum computing and advanced material design.