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
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
Soft matter and liquids Research update Acoustic metamaterial can be reconfigured in a jiffy Breakthrough could lead to ultrasonic superlenses Read article: Acoustic metamaterial can be reconfigured in a jiffy
Diagnostic imaging Blog Medical scanning demystified New online courses present medical-imaging techniques in non-technical ways Read article: Medical scanning demystified
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