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SCIENTIFIC HIGHLIGHT 10

When atoms leave fingerprints in a twisting electron

19 January 2026 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.

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IMPRESS Gathers for an Inspiring Annual Meeting

From 24 to 26 November 2025, the IMPRESS consortium met in Düren, Germany, for its Annual Consortium Meeting, hosted by Forschungszentrum Jülich. Partners from across Europe - onsite and online - came together to review progress, exchange perspectives, and plan the next steps of the project.