Nanomaterials Research update Multi-modal nanoprobes reveal hidden magnetism An approach usually employed in astrophysics has been scaled down to the quantum realm Read article: Multi-modal nanoprobes reveal hidden magnetism
Nanomaterials Research update Diamond defect takes 3D image of 27-atom cluster NMR technique could be extended to study large molecules and nanostructures Read article: Diamond defect takes 3D image of 27-atom cluster
Polymers Research update Making plastics less flammable A polystyrene that incorporates ultrafine particles of iron in a mesoporous silica matrix is less likely to ignite and produces less smoke when heated Read article: Making plastics less flammable
Spectroscopy Webinar SPONSORED Metamaterials Design and Characterization with UV–VIS–NIR Microspectroscopy View on demand: a webinar sponsored by Craic Technologies Read article: Metamaterials Design and Characterization with UV–VIS–NIR Microspectroscopy
Biomedical devices Research update Optical imaging monitors brain blood flow in children with sickle cell disease Diffuse correlation spectroscopy could mitigate the risk of stroke in children with sickle cell disease by identifying abnormal cerebral blood flow Read article: Optical imaging monitors brain blood flow in children with sickle cell disease
Biophysics Research update 1.1 GHz NMR looks deeper into biological processes The new 1.1 GHz NMR spectrometer at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will enable researchers to study biomolecules with unprecedented resolution Read article: 1.1 GHz NMR looks deeper into biological processes
Spectroscopy Research update Weak measurements track single nuclear spins New NMR spectroscopy approach overcomes the quantum back-action effect Read article: Weak measurements track single nuclear spins
Spectroscopy Research update Table-top frequency comb probes protein structures Mid-infrared device detects sheet-like configurations in monoclonal antibody Read article: Table-top frequency comb probes protein structures
Biomedical devices Feature Optical physics collaboration targets early oesophageal cancer diagnosis Joe McEntee reports on a Europe-wide effort to develop and commercialize better methods of detecting a deadly and increasingly common disease Read article: Optical physics collaboration targets early oesophageal cancer diagnosis
Spectroscopy Feature High-spec mass spec Jon Cartwright describes how a new spectroscopy tool, developed at the UK's National Physical Laboratory, could cut costs for big pharmaceutical firms in developing new drugs Read article: High-spec mass spec