Researchers have uncovered a surprising phenomenon in the material BiNiO3: when subjected to high pressure at low temperatures, its well-arranged electrical charges are disrupted, leading to a ...

One hypothesis is that the atomic structure of bismuth constrains electron movement in a way that mimics the behavior of topological materials, recently discovered exotic substances whose surfaces ...

Ram Mohan looks at how bismuth — a remarkably harmless element among the toxic heavy metals in the periodic table — has sparked interest in areas varying from medicinal to industrial chemistry.