Building on the landmark results described above, the study of point defects remains an important topic across a range of functional materials and applications. This research particularly impacts the control of semiconductor performance for tailored applications in quantum information, renewable energy systems, and electronic devices. Here, our editors highlight a selection of recent point defect research published across the portfolio between 2023 and 2026. The sections below are organized by application area rather than chronology, with brief introductions to each for readers coming to point defects from adjacent fields.
