Diagnostic imaging Video How does medical ultrasound imaging work? Mathias Fink explains how doctors and dolphins use the same technology Read article: How does medical ultrasound imaging work?
Optical physics Research update New microscope makes movies of tiny live specimens Optical-lattice technique has a lighter touch with living samples Read article: New microscope makes movies of tiny live specimens
Soft matter and liquids Research update Synchrotron X-rays track fluids in the lungs New non-invasive technique could help monitor cystic-fibrosis treatments Read article: Synchrotron X-rays track fluids in the lungs
Optical physics Podcasts The wonderful world of ultrasound From levitating tiny balls to safeguarding bridges, ultrasound has more applications than you might think Read article: The wonderful world of ultrasound
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
Soft matter and liquids Research update New medical probe combines sound and electromagnetic induction Technique could give doctors a “feel” for internal organs Read article: New medical probe combines sound and electromagnetic induction
Nuclear physics Research update New proton detectors could lead to better cancer treatment Sensors can track multiple protons in a therapeutic beam Read article: New proton detectors could lead to better cancer treatment
Imaging Research update Functional MRI tracks neurotransmitters Method could study important brain functions by mapping neural signals Read article: Functional MRI tracks neurotransmitters
Transport properties Feature Roll over, Boltzmann Jon Cartwright examines whether a new form of entropy can revolutionize our understanding of disorder Read article: Roll over, Boltzmann
Soft matter and liquids Research update Shape matters when nanoparticles fight cancer Tiny rods and cubic cages move deep into tumours Read article: Shape matters when nanoparticles fight cancer
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