Particle and nuclear Research update Top quarks embrace in quasi-bound toponium Observation provides new insights into the heaviest subatomic particle Read article: Top quarks embrace in quasi-bound toponium
Earth sciences Research update Researchers map the unrest in the Vulcano volcano Combining nodal seismic networks with AI creates a high-resolution 3D model of the internal structure of an active volcano Read article: Researchers map the unrest in the Vulcano volcano
Biomedical devices Research update High-speed 3D microscope improves live imaging of fast biological processes Multifocus microscope uses 25 tiny cameras to image rapid biological processes over the entire volume of small living organisms Read article: High-speed 3D microscope improves live imaging of fast biological processes
Particle therapy Research update Optimizing upright proton therapy: hybrid delivery provides faster, sharper treatments Adding shoot-through proton layers to static proton arcs improves plan quality and reduces treatment times for upright proton therapy Read article: Optimizing upright proton therapy: hybrid delivery provides faster, sharper treatments
Instrumentation and measurement Research update LIGO could observe intermediate-mass black holes using artificial intelligence Machine learning system reduces noise in interferometer mirrors Read article: LIGO could observe intermediate-mass black holes using artificial intelligence
Materials for energy Research update ‘Breathing’ crystal reversibly releases oxygen New topotactic oxide material could be used in some clean energy technologies including fuel cells Read article: ‘Breathing’ crystal reversibly releases oxygen
Optics and photonics Research update New hollow-core fibres break a 40-year limit on light transmission Researchers at Microsoft and the University of Southampton create fibres that cut signal loss, boost bandwidth and promise faster, greener communications. Read article: New hollow-core fibres break a 40-year limit on light transmission
Gravity Research update Reformulation of general relativity brings it closer to Newtonian physics Calculations reveal inverse square law behaviour in binary black holes Read article: Reformulation of general relativity brings it closer to Newtonian physics
Structure and dynamics Research update Zero-point motion of atoms measured directly for the first time Explosive technique images collective quantum fluctuations Read article: Zero-point motion of atoms measured directly for the first time
Superconductivity Research update Quantum sensors reveal ‘smoking gun’ of superconductivity in pressurized bilayer nickelates Observation of the Meissner effect could spur the development of highly sensitive quantum detectors that operate under high-pressure conditions Read article: Quantum sensors reveal ‘smoking gun’ of superconductivity in pressurized bilayer nickelates
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