Optical physics Research update Holographic imaging technique looks through flames Method could be used by firefighters, as well as in biomedical monitors Read article: Holographic imaging technique looks through flames
Biophysics Video How can we engineer human tissue? Mehdi Nikkhah explains the general principles of tissue engineering Read article: How can we engineer human tissue?
Structure and dynamics Research update Diamond downsizes classical MRI and NMR Molecular samples detected and imaged at room temperature Read article: Diamond downsizes classical MRI and NMR
Ultrafast science Research update Pulsed lasers could make proton therapy more accessible System could also be used to study ultrafast chemistry Read article: Pulsed lasers could make proton therapy more accessible
Nanomaterials Research update Tiny sensor measures mass and temperature Device could detect single viruses and be used for environmental monitoring Read article: Tiny sensor measures mass and temperature
Structure and dynamics Research update Physicists detect malaria using light and magnets New method is inexpensive, highly sensitive and portable Read article: Physicists detect malaria using light and magnets
Careers Feature Shocking hearts gently Eberhard Bodenschatz describes a less-invasive approach to heart defibrillation Read article: Shocking hearts gently
Biophysics Interview The physics of cancer Cécile Sykes talks to Physics World about the roles physics can play in cancer studies Read article: The physics of cancer
Ultracold matter Research update Nitrogen vacancies detect magnetic fields in fluids Nanodiamonds controlled using optical tweezers Read article: Nitrogen vacancies detect magnetic fields in fluids
Biomedical devices Analysis Oscar Pistorius is helping to redefine ‘disability’ James Dacey explores the controversial scientific debate about whether Oscar Pistorius's running blades give him an unfair advantage Read article: Oscar Pistorius is helping to redefine ‘disability’
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