Materials Research update Exchange bias in a single-layer film is created using ion implantation New approach could be used to create antiferromagnetic spintronics devices Read article: Exchange bias in a single-layer film is created using ion implantation
2D materials Research update Giant tunnelling magnetoresistance appears in an antiferromagnet New spin-filter magnetic tunnel junction could make a promising platform for spintronic devices Read article: Giant tunnelling magnetoresistance appears in an antiferromagnet
Biomedical devices Research update Ultrathin e-tattoo provides continuous heart monitoring A flexible chest e-tattoo measures electrical and mechanical cardiac signals to detect early signs of heart disease Read article: Ultrathin e-tattoo provides continuous heart monitoring
Atmosphere Research update Threshold for X-ray flashes from lightning is identified by simulations Research could lead to new types of X-ray sources Read article: Threshold for X-ray flashes from lightning is identified by simulations
Diagnostic imaging Research update Multispectral infrared imaging improves guidance of cancer surgery Combining multispectral infrared fluorescence imaging with machine learning enhances tumour delineation during cancer surgery Read article: Multispectral infrared imaging improves guidance of cancer surgery
Advanced materials Research update Polar bear fur inspires solar-thermal textiles New fabric is 30% lighter in weight than cotton and keeps wearers warmer at colder temperatures Read article: Polar bear fur inspires solar-thermal textiles
Spectroscopy Research update Multicoloured light source gives compressive spectroscopy a boost Device could be used in compact and portable instruments Read article: Multicoloured light source gives compressive spectroscopy a boost
Modelling and simulation Research update ‘Forest of cylindrical obstacles’ slows avalanche flow New model of downslope granular movement could reduce the destructive power of avalanches and other dangerous geophysical phenomena Read article: ‘Forest of cylindrical obstacles’ slows avalanche flow
Diagnostic imaging Research update Speeded-up Brillouin microscopy sheds light on embryo development The improved technique does not damage delicate biological cells and could be used in a range of areas from cell and development biology to biomedicine Read article: Speeded-up Brillouin microscopy sheds light on embryo development
Quantum optics Research update Entangled light source is fully on-chip Compact device could lead to practical sources of multiphoton cluster states Read article: Entangled light source is fully on-chip
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