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  • The arrow of time in light

    Research in the Interacting Photons group shows that the rules governing how light evolves over time are different from what we might expect. This is not only surprising; its implications …

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  • ‘Autonomy’ takes center stage at symposium

    On June 11, researchers gathered at the Autonomous Matter Symposium to discuss the concept of autonomy from different perspectives. Professor Jay Groves (UC Berkeley) argued that autonomy may not begin …

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  • Former AMOLF group leader Wim de Jeu passed away

    Sadly, on June 3rd, 2026, former AMOLF group leader Wim de Jeu passed away. He will be remembered by many current and former AMOLF colleagues. From 1986 until his retirement …

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  • Material that can both store and process information for low-energy computing

    Researchers at AMOLF and the University of Konstanz have developed a mechanical material that can store, move, and process information within the same physical structure. The findings, published in Physical …

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  • Researchers publish first global maps of the underground networks formed by mycorrhizal fungi

    Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi are soil fungi that form symbiotic relationships with the roots of land plants. Together, they create vast underground networks that sustain plant life and help regulate Earth's …

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  • Four PhD candidates close their AMOLF chapter

    Sjoerd van Dongen (cum laude) At AMOLF, Sjoerd worked on separating molecules that are mirror images of each other, just like our hands. Sjoerd was a group member of the …

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  • Three grants, three paths toward impact

    Wiebke Albrecht AMOLF group leader Wiebke Albrecht has been awarded an NWO XS grant for the project ‘Mapping nanoscale heat generation and dissipation around plasmonic nanoparticles.’ In this project, Wiebke …

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  • Solar panels on AMOLF building

    AMOLF recently switched on its own solar panels on its roof. During a live interview at an internal meeting, facilities manager Nik Noest appeared on a big screen live from …

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  • Writing words into smart materials

    Researchers at AMOLF, EPFL, and Leiden University have developed a new way to store information in mechanical metamaterials. These are artificial materials that have been engineered to exhibit unique properties.

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  • New publication showcases highlights from AMOLF in 2025

    AMOLF has launched the first edition of Lab Stories, a new publication presenting a selection of scientific achievements and technical innovations from 2025. It offers a broad overview of the …

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