Diagnostic imaging Research update Mouse brain imaging reaches record-breaking resolution Spectacular MR images of the entire mouse brain could improve our understanding of brain disorders Read article: Mouse brain imaging reaches record-breaking resolution
Astronomy and space Research update First stars in the universe formed in groups, machine-learning study reveals Study focussed on elements inherited from supernovae Read article: First stars in the universe formed in groups, machine-learning study reveals
Diagnostic imaging Research update Machine-learning framework classifies pneumonia on chest X-rays A novel machine-learning model could help radiologists rapidly and reliably diagnose pneumonia Read article: Machine-learning framework classifies pneumonia on chest X-rays
Materials for energy Research update Lithium-ion batteries break energy density record New design of lithium-ion battery could benefit applications such as electric aviation Read article: Lithium-ion batteries break energy density record
Condensed matter Research update Giant magnetoresistance spotted in near-pristine graphene Room-temperature effect could find use in magnetic sensors Read article: Giant magnetoresistance spotted in near-pristine graphene
Magnetism and spin Research update Giant orbital magnetic moment appears in a graphene quantum dot New discovery could be important for quantum information science and magnetic field sensing Read article: Giant orbital magnetic moment appears in a graphene quantum dot
Optics and photonics Research update ‘Negative temperature’ thermodynamics is observed in a photon gas Compression and expansion seen in optical experiment Read article: ‘Negative temperature’ thermodynamics is observed in a photon gas
Biomedical devices Research update Laser-printed electronics could create next-generation medical implants Researchers have succeeded in directly printing three-dimensional conducting polymer structures inside a living organism Read article: Laser-printed electronics could create next-generation medical implants
Astronomy and space Research update JWST spectrometer refines redshifts of distant galaxies One galaxy is much closer than previously thought Read article: JWST spectrometer refines redshifts of distant galaxies
Radiotherapy Research update Photoacoustic mapping of tumour oxygenation predicts radiotherapy efficacy In vivo chemical imaging using oxygen-sensitive probes could identify radioresistant tumours prior to radiotherapy delivery Read article: Photoacoustic mapping of tumour oxygenation predicts radiotherapy efficacy