A tiny twist creates giant magnetic skyrmions in 2D crystals

A tiny twist creates giant magnetic skyrmions in 2D crystals A slight twist between ultrathin magnetic crystals can unleash magnetic patterns far larger and stranger than anyone expected. - Date: - March 2, 2026 - Source: - University of Edinburgh - Summary: - Twisting atomically thin magnetic layers does more than reshape their electronics—it can create giant, topological magnetic textures. In chromium triiodide, researchers observed skyrmion-like patterns stretching far beyond the expected...