Gravity Research update Modified gravity describes how open star clusters ‘dissolve’ Alternative to dark matter accurately predicts cluster lifetimes Read article: Modified gravity describes how open star clusters ‘dissolve’
Quantum Research update Quantum microscopy sheds light on high-temperature superconductivity Cooper pairs in cuprates may form thanks to a "superexchange" mechanism Read article: Quantum microscopy sheds light on high-temperature superconductivity
Biomedical devices Research update Non-invasive neuromodulation improves motor function in children with cerebral palsy A non-surgical device for treating children with cerebral palsy improved the quality-of-life for all 16 participants in a first-in-human study Read article: Non-invasive neuromodulation improves motor function in children with cerebral palsy
Astronomy and space Research update IceCube detects high-energy neutrinos from an active galactic nucleus Observation lifts the veil on violent processes near supermassive black hole Read article: IceCube detects high-energy neutrinos from an active galactic nucleus
Quantum optics Research update How indistinguishable are indistinguishable photons? New optical interferometer puts a number on it Measurements could help advance light-based quantum computers Read article: How indistinguishable are indistinguishable photons? New optical interferometer puts a number on it
Emerging therapies Research update Bacteria-based microrobots show potential for cancer drug delivery Magnetic bacteria driven by rotating magnetic fields can penetrate blood vessel walls to deliver drugs into tumours Read article: Bacteria-based microrobots show potential for cancer drug delivery
Nuclear fusion Research update Fusion-reactor instabilities can be optimized by adjusting plasma density and magnetic fields Research could boost performance of large-scale reactors Read article: Fusion-reactor instabilities can be optimized by adjusting plasma density and magnetic fields
Nanomaterials Research update ‘Inherited nanobionics’ makes its debut Nanotube-modified bacteria could produce electricity as living photovoltaic devices, say researchers Read article: ‘Inherited nanobionics’ makes its debut
Soft matter and liquids Research update Flowing liquid ‘chains’ are best described by Niels Bohr, not Lord Rayleigh New insights could benefit ink-jet printing Read article: Flowing liquid ‘chains’ are best described by Niels Bohr, not Lord Rayleigh
Materials Research update Advanced X-ray imaging reveals why golden medieval sculptures deteriorate Study reveals that corrosion separates zwischgold from sculptures Read article: Advanced X-ray imaging reveals why golden medieval sculptures deteriorate