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The official account of the College of Science at the University of @NotreDame ☘️

 Notre Dame, Indiana
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Nirmal Ghimire, associate professor in @NDPhysics, is part of this research team, which directly observed a unique property in an altermagnetic candidate material, delivering key evidence of a new phase of magnetism.
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A new form of magnetism! 🧲 A SLAC-led team has found proof of Altermagnetism – a third magnetic phase that combines the properties of ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism. Learn more: stanford.io/47JLIvV
This graphic illustrates three proposed forms of magnetism reflected in three mirrors. The left mirror illustrates ferromagnetism, where all electronic spins point the same direction (up-up-up or down-down-down), creating an observable magnetic field. The right mirror illustrates antiferromagnetism, which has alternating electronic spins (up-down-up-down) that cancel each other out, producing no net magnetic effect. The center mirror illustrates the proposed form of altermagnetism, which exhibits properties of both ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism. (Greg Stewart/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory)

ALT This graphic illustrates three proposed forms of magnetism reflected in three mirrors. The left mirror illustrates ferromagnetism, where all electronic spins point the same direction (up-up-up or down-down-down), creating an observable magnetic field. The right mirror illustrates antiferromagnetism, which has alternating electronic spins (up-down-up-down) that cancel each other out, producing no net magnetic effect. The center mirror illustrates the proposed form of altermagnetism, which exhibits properties of both ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism. (Greg Stewart/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory)

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Notre Dame Research@UNDResearchOct 21
The @UNDResearch community continues bringing new knowledge to bear on contemporary challenges and opportunities — from enhancing city services to bolstering talent pipelines. The 2025-2026 fiscal year brought about new milestones and growth. research.nd.edu/news-and-eve…
Orange and yellow leaves on tall trees extend toward the Golden Dome at the University of Notre Dame. The sky is bright blue.

ALT Orange and yellow leaves on tall trees extend toward the Golden Dome at the University of Notre Dame. The sky is bright blue.

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Congratulations to David Gonzalez, postdoc researcher in the Department of Mathematics, who won the 2026 Postdoc Lightning Talk Competition with his talk, “Counting Infinite Sheep.”
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At this competition, 12 postdoctoral researchers took on the challenge of sharing their research in just 3 minutes, putting their communication skills—and their ability to make complex ideas accessible—to the test.
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Congratulations to Kevin Lannon, Professor of @NDPhysics and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, on his selection to the @NotreDame All-Faculty Team! Learn more about Lannon's research and the other members of the 2026 All-Faculty Team: bit.ly/3VxktBU
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@NotreDameOct 10
Over 1 million patients get catheter-related infections annually. A $1 adaptation developed at Notre Dame could save thousands of lives each year. Fans at Notre Dame Stadium just met Professor Ana Flores-Mireles and her team that have developed a simple silicone-oil coating that keeps bacteria and fungi from sticking to the device entirely. Learn more: go.nd.edu/PreventingInfectio…
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Hospital-acquired infections affect millions each year. @NDScience researchers have engineered an infection-resistant liquid silicone coating for catheters that stops bacteria from attaching to medical devices: go.nd.edu/PreventingInfectio…
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Prashant Kamat (@KamatlabND) has been awarded the 2026 Nicholas J. Turro Award from the Inter-American Photochemical Society. This award recognizes sustained contributions in photochemical sciences that have transformed or developed the field. bit.ly/4zfy3s2
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Physicist Dafei Jin is one of 21 researchers who received grants from the 2026 Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation’s Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative. bit.ly/4hlAIKK
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The College of Science Academic Series at @uNDLondon begins on Oct. 2 with a one-day international symposium. This event will explore the future of biologically-inspired computation and how it informs the design of artificial intelligence. bit.ly/4dpusPt
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Announcing the 2026 Christmas Lecture, featuring @MarcusduSautoy, Simonyi Professor for the Public Understanding of Science at the @UniofOxford. ⭐️ bit.ly/4hmljs6
Around the World in 80 Games Presented by Notre Dame Science Saturday, December 12 2 – 5 pm Century Center, South Bend Marcus du Sautoy Professor for the Public Understanding of Science University of Oxford

ALT Around the World in 80 Games Presented by Notre Dame Science Saturday, December 12 2 – 5 pm Century Center, South Bend Marcus du Sautoy Professor for the Public Understanding of Science University of Oxford

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The @AmerChemSociety has awarded Kate Biberdorf, professor for the public understanding of science at @NotreDame, with the James T. Grady–James H. Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry for the Public. bit.ly/46MHuTr
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The Patient Advocacy Initiative will host its annual Brumm Patient Advocacy Summit on Oct. 9. The 2026 summit will focus on the rare disease family journey, exploring the experiences, challenges, and support systems that shape life with rare disease. bit.ly/4iJQwYL
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Attend the annual Gold Mass for Scientists and Engineers on Thursday, Sept. 17. Following the Mass and reception, Sr. Damien Marie Savino will explore what it means to “learn the language of creation” — and why that pursuit matters in an increasingly technological age.
Gold Mass and Lecture Thursday, September 17, 2026 Learning the Language of Creation in an AI Age Sr. Damien Marie Savino, FSE, Ph.D.

ALT Gold Mass and Lecture Thursday, September 17, 2026 Learning the Language of Creation in an AI Age Sr. Damien Marie Savino, FSE, Ph.D.

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A genetic vulnerability in clear cell renal cell carcinoma, the most aggressive type of kidney cancer, may lend itself to a combination treatment strategy that causes the cancer cells to self-destruct. Read more: bit.ly/3ULZCKK
Xin Lu, the John M. and Mary Jo Boler Collegiate Professor and associate chair in the Department of Biological Sciences

ALT Xin Lu, the John M. and Mary Jo Boler Collegiate Professor and associate chair in the Department of Biological Sciences

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New research from Professor Xin Lu and collaborators, published in @PNASNews, found that combining the FDA-approved drug belzutifan with a laboratory-produced protein called TRAIL significantly increased tumor cell death in laboratory tests.
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Nobel laureate @francesarnold accepted the Rev. Joseph Carrier, C.S.C., Science Medal from University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., at @NotreDame on Monday, Sept. 14, in the Jordan Hall of Science.
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@NotreDameSep 14
What if a robot could go where people can’t? Notre Dame researchers are developing a soft, flexible robot designed to navigate through narrow, dangerous spaces to help first responders locate people trapped in rubble: go.nd.edu/FFRoboticSearchand…
The image shows a narrow, underground tunnel beneath rubble. The tunnel is dimly lit with revealing a rough, rocky floor. In the center is a soft, snake-like white robot that can maneuver in the rubble easily.

ALT The image shows a narrow, underground tunnel beneath rubble. The tunnel is dimly lit with revealing a rough, rocky floor. In the center is a soft, snake-like white robot that can maneuver in the rubble easily.

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Nobel laureate @francesarnold will accept the Carrier Medal this evening, Sept. 14, at 5:30 pm in Jordan Hall of Science and will give a lecture titled "Innovation by Evolution." Learn more: bit.ly/45EVkXy
Photo credit: Christopher Michel, current artist in residence at the National Academies

ALT Photo credit: Christopher Michel, current artist in residence at the National Academies

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The @NotreDame College of Science will present a three-part series of symposia and lectures in London, England, throughout the month of October. Each event brings together researchers from the United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States. bit.ly/4dpusPt
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