Diagnostic imaging Research update Medical imaging could benefit from new X-ray detector Boost in sensitivity could reduce radiation exposure during CT scans Read article: Medical imaging could benefit from new X-ray detector
Diagnostic imaging Research update Portable brain scanner allows PET in motion Scanner records high-resolution images of structures deep within the brain Read article: Portable brain scanner allows PET in motion
Optical physics Research update New laser sweeps out its own frequency Technology could reduce the cost of LIDAR and retinal imaging systems Read article: New laser sweeps out its own frequency
Particles and interactions Research update Nanotubes energize laser-accelerated ions A layer of carbon nanotubes can triple the energy of laser-accelerated carbon ions Read article: Nanotubes energize laser-accelerated ions
Optical physics Research update Bringing the human eye into focus New imaging technique resolves the rods and cones at the back of the eye Read article: Bringing the human eye into focus
Diagnostic imaging Feature How silicon photonics screens for heart disease The European CARDIS project aims to use silicon photonics to allow large-scale screening of populations for cardiovascular risk Read article: How silicon photonics screens for heart disease
Diagnostic imaging Feature The phase technique for imaging cellular systems Quantitative phase imaging is a powerful, non-invasive and quantitative microscopy technique that allows multi-scale imaging of cellular systems Read article: The phase technique for imaging cellular systems
Diagnostic imaging Research update Portable ‘battlefield MRI’ comes out of the lab Ultralow-field device could aid soldiers and developing-world field hospitals
Optical physics Research update Diamond cavity boosts magnetic-field detection New sensor could be used to study the brain and heart Read article: Diamond cavity boosts magnetic-field detection
Optical physics Research update Gold nanotubes sizzle cancer cells Tiny structures could be used to image and destroy tumours Read article: Gold nanotubes sizzle cancer cells
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