Researchers are studying the properties of strontium titanate, or SrTiO3, under various conditions. Some studies suggest that optically straining SrTiO3 can induce metastable ferroelectricity, while others explore the material's behavior under different types of strain or stimulation, including terahertz fields and plastic deformation. The findings appear to shed light on the material's potential for unique properties, such as multiferroicity and room-temperature ferroelectricity.