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Researchers report semiconductor with record 7-electronvolt bandgap

Writing in Nature, Steele and colleagues describe a semiconductor material whose electronic bandgap exceeds 7 electronvolts, the largest reported for any semiconductor. This value places the material in a range of electronic properties previously associated only with insulators.

nature.com · 2026-10-07

Porcelain Insulator Collecting Sees Decade-Long Surge in Popularity

Porcelain insulators, long overshadowed by glass ones in the collecting hobby, have grown significantly more popular over the past decade. New books, catalogs, and increased online resources have expanded collector knowledge, while rising glass prices have made porcelain a cheaper alternative.

insulators.info · 2026-09-01