Quantum computing Research update Breakthrough in quantum error correction could lead to large-scale quantum computers Errors can be reduced by increasing number of qubits Read article: Breakthrough in quantum error correction could lead to large-scale quantum computers
Materials Research update Physicists perform first measurement of ‘time reflection’ in microwaves New demonstration of unusual phenomenon could help improve wireless communication Read article: Physicists perform first measurement of ‘time reflection’ in microwaves
Emerging therapies Research update Molecular photoswitch could help create better anti-cancer drugs High-precision X-ray crystallography measurements examine how a photopharmacological drug binds to and releases from protein molecules Read article: Molecular photoswitch could help create better anti-cancer drugs
Radiotherapy Research update Real-time monitoring of brain tissue oxygenation could personalize radiotherapy Imaging cerebral oxygenation during radiotherapy with functional near-infrared spectroscopy provides a step toward personalized cancer treatments Read article: Real-time monitoring of brain tissue oxygenation could personalize radiotherapy
Optics and photonics Research update Flashing droplets could shed light on atomic physics and quantum tunnelling Optical effect could reveal pollutants in water Read article: Flashing droplets could shed light on atomic physics and quantum tunnelling
Mathematics and computation Research update Chaos plays a role in how memories are forgotten, simulations suggest Memories fade into noise to make room for new information Read article: Chaos plays a role in how memories are forgotten, simulations suggest
Radiotherapy Research update Personalized approach improves cervical cancer treatment MRI-guided brachytherapy optimizes dose distributions in treatments of locally advanced cervical cancer Read article: Personalized approach improves cervical cancer treatment
Quantum optics Research update Laser interferometry moves closer to shot-noise-limited measurements By reducing the contribution of other noises, researchers have achieved a record displacement sensitivity in laser interferometry Read article: Laser interferometry moves closer to shot-noise-limited measurements
Emerging therapies Research update Hydrogel helps grow new tissue in areas of brain damage A novel hydrogel combined with transplanted neural stem cells could provide therapeutic brain tissue reconstruction Read article: Hydrogel helps grow new tissue in areas of brain damage
2D materials Research update Quantum effects could help make twisted bilayer graphene a superconductor BCS equations for superconductivity need to be modified for materials that have very slow-moving charges Read article: Quantum effects could help make twisted bilayer graphene a superconductor