A scientist from UT Austin has made a significant impact on the field of physics. The researcher's discovery involves twisting two ultra-thin sheets of graphene, which can lead to new properties with potential uses in various areas.

The physicist, Allan MacDonald, is being recognized for this work with the 2026 Kavli Prize in Nanoscience. His finding has helped create the field of twistronics, which explores the effects of twisting materials at a very small scale.

Further details about MacDonald's discovery and its potential applications are available through KXAN.