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SCIENTIFIC HIGHLIGHT 11

Unexpected order in a rule-breaking metal

24 February 2026 IMPRESS researchers from the Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden led a study showing that collective electron behaviour remains predictable even in a metal long thought to defy conventional descriptions.

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When atoms leave fingerprints in a twisting electron

By reading how scattered electrons acquire a tiny twist, scientists can separate atomic transitions that once appeared hopelessly entangled.

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How AI Helps Transform (S)TEM Data into Digital Twins

A new workflow led by IMPRESS scientists from ICN2 and CNR automates (S)TEM analysis and builds detailed 3D models that reveal how atomic-scale variations shape the behaviour of advanced materials.

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Hack the Microscope! A Global Hackathon on Machine Learning for Microscopy

The second global Machine Learning for Microscopy Hackathon will take place from 16 to 18 December 2025 in a hybrid format, bringing together researchers, students, and professionals to collaboratively address real-world challenges where machine learning meets materials science and microscopy. Impress partner, ICN2 Barcelona, will host one of the on-site nodes where participants can join in person.