Optical physics Research update Nanoparticles open a new window into the brain New imaging technique could help treat strokes, cancer and dementia Read article: Nanoparticles open a new window into the brain
Transport properties Research update Plasmonic chip diagnoses diabetes Gold nanoparticles could help with early disease detection Read article: Plasmonic chip diagnoses diabetes
Semiconductors and electronics Video The future is flexible A look inside the headquarters of MC10, a spin-off company developing flexible electronics Read article: The future is flexible
Ultracold matter Research update Physicists sound-out acoustic tractor beam New technique could be used in a range of medical treatments Read article: Physicists sound-out acoustic tractor beam
Soft matter and liquids Research update New lens could turn your phone into a microscope High-quality DIY lens is cheap to make and could help diagnose diseases Read article: New lens could turn your phone into a microscope
Transport properties Research update Saliva-powered microbial fuel cell built New graphene-anode cell that produces 1 µW could be used as an ovulation test Read article: Saliva-powered microbial fuel cell built
Ultrafast science Research update Dark field illuminates X-ray imaging New technique uses discarded X-rays to unmask materials Read article: Dark field illuminates X-ray imaging
Surfaces and interfaces Research update New cochlear implant takes the middle road Low-power microchip would be implanted in the ear Read article: New cochlear implant takes the middle road
Ultrafast science Research update Powerful fibre laser is cheap and compact Mid-infrared light source could have medical applications Read article: Powerful fibre laser is cheap and compact
Particles and interactions Video Accelerating science and technology at the Cockcroft Institute Looking forward to a UK-based free-electron laser Read article: Accelerating science and technology at the Cockcroft Institute