Materials for energy Research update Silicon solar cells gain new flexibility Blunted edge technique could make silicon a viable material in applications that call for lightweight, bendable cells Read article: Silicon solar cells gain new flexibility
Vacuum and cryogenics Research update Tiny 3D-printed vacuum pump could give mass spectrometry a boost Device could help with health and environmental testing Read article: Tiny 3D-printed vacuum pump could give mass spectrometry a boost
Diagnostic imaging Research update MR spectroscopy maps brain glucose metabolism without requiring radiation Researchers quantify glucose metabolism and metabolites at high resolution without the need to administer radioactive substances Read article: MR spectroscopy maps brain glucose metabolism without requiring radiation
Astronomy and space Research update Is quantum gravity slowing down neutrinos? Particles arrive late after travelling billions of light-years Read article: Is quantum gravity slowing down neutrinos?
Quantum mechanics Research update Entangled atoms enhance tomography technique Quantum-boosted approach almost doubles the sensitivity of magnetic induction tomography Read article: Entangled atoms enhance tomography technique
Biofabrication Research update Paintable bioactive ink heals wounds of any shape or size A wound-healing ink that can be 3D printed directly into injuries aims to accelerate the body’s natural healing process Read article: Paintable bioactive ink heals wounds of any shape or size
Superconductivity Research update Tantalum polyhydride joins emerging class of high-pressure superconductors New superconducting hydride is the first to be made from a Group 5 transition metal Read article: Tantalum polyhydride joins emerging class of high-pressure superconductors
Particle therapy Research update MRI shows potential for verification of proton beam range Online MRI can visualize a proton beam traversing a liquid-filled phantom Read article: MRI shows potential for verification of proton beam range
Dark matter and energy Research update Tiny levitating spheres could join the hunt for dark matter Novel detector would target exceptionally light relatives of the axion particle Read article: Tiny levitating spheres could join the hunt for dark matter
Biomedical devices Research update Wireless ultrasound monitor is ready for a workout New sensor transmits data continuously and can be worn comfortably on the skin without frequent adjustments Read article: Wireless ultrasound monitor is ready for a workout