Astronomy and space Research update JWST spots ionized molecule that could be involved in the emergence of life Elusive methyl cation detected in a planet-forming disc Read article: JWST spots ionized molecule that could be involved in the emergence of life
Nuclear medicine Research update Multiplexed PET can image two radiotracers in a single scan A reconstruction method that separates two PET isotopes increases the information attainable from a single diagnostic scan Read article: Multiplexed PET can image two radiotracers in a single scan
Biomaterials Research update Why fungi could hold the key to eco-friendly, fire-resistant buildings Motivated by the deadly Grenfell Tower fire and the drive for sustainable construction, two independent teams of researchers are developing new ways to exploit the fungus among us Read article: Why fungi could hold the key to eco-friendly, fire-resistant buildings
Astronomy and space Research update Astronomers announce haul of the shortest fast radio bursts ever discovered Team finds eight extremely short, independent, bursts that last between five and 15 microseconds Read article: Astronomers announce haul of the shortest fast radio bursts ever discovered
Biophysics Research update Soft-matter physics helps reveal whether cancers are likely to spread Cell unjamming in breast tumours is found to correlate with the development of distant metastases Read article: Soft-matter physics helps reveal whether cancers are likely to spread
Diagnostic imaging Research update Deep-learning model uses chest X-rays to detect heart disease Artificial intelligence classifies cardiac functions and valvular heart diseases from widely available chest radiographs Read article: Deep-learning model uses chest X-rays to detect heart disease
Stars and solar physics Research update Two-faced white dwarf star leaves astronomers puzzled Merger of two stellar remnants could explain a peculiar split between the star’s helium- and hydrogen-covered hemispheres Read article: Two-faced white dwarf star leaves astronomers puzzled
Accelerators and detectors Research update New particle accelerator is driven by curved laser beams Technique could make it easier to create multi-stage laser wakefield systems Read article: New particle accelerator is driven by curved laser beams
Quantum mechanics Research update Einstein–Podolsky–Rosen paradox gets a 1000-atom test New experiment brings EPR thought experiment to reality for the first time in massive, many-particle systems Read article: Einstein–Podolsky–Rosen paradox gets a 1000-atom test
Particle therapy Research update In-beam PET provides the first glimpse of a proton FLASH beam Researchers demonstrate the first use of an in-beam PET scanner for imaging and dosimetry of a proton FLASH beam Read article: In-beam PET provides the first glimpse of a proton FLASH beam