Carlota Figueroa is an undergraduate student pursuing a double degree in Mathematics and Physics at Universidad Complutense de Madrid. During the 2026–2027 academic year, she will be studying abroad at the University of California, Berkeley. As a columnist, she hopes to make physics and mathematics accessible (and enjoyable) to everyone, regardless of their educational background. She is especially interested in condensed matter physics, radiation physics, and nuclear physics. When she is not studying, she likes to unwind by reading (especially Japanese literature!), watching MMA fights, lifting weights, or boxing. You can send her your opinions, suggestions, or comments by email: carlotafig [at] pm.me, or reach out via LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/carlotafigueroa.
by Carlota Figueroa Very recently, on June 10th of this year, Eva Andrei, Pablo Jarillo-Herrero and Allan H. MacDonald were awarded the 2026 Kavli Prize in the category of Nanoscience for their foundational work establishing the field of Twistronics. I know that sounds like something straight out of a sci-fi movie, but it is one…