Advanced materials Research update Sugar offers a sweet solution for patterning curvy microelectronics Embedding tiny patterns in chunks of sugar avoids use of harmful chemicals Read article: Sugar offers a sweet solution for patterning curvy microelectronics
Stars and solar physics Research update Red supergiant stars get dimmer before they explode Latest simulation results could help astrophysicists figure out what causes massive stars to go supernova Read article: Red supergiant stars get dimmer before they explode
Radiotherapy Research update Deep-learning system identifies difficult-to-detect brain metastases A deep-learning-based computer-aided detection system reveals brain metastases that the human eye cannot reliably discern Read article: Deep-learning system identifies difficult-to-detect brain metastases
Magnetism and spin Research update Chiral orbit currents create new quantum state Discovery could be a boon for quantum sensors and memory storage devices for quantum computers Read article: Chiral orbit currents create new quantum state
Earth sciences Research update Microscale structure of rock affects microseismicity at underground carbon dioxide storage site New study reveals the complexity of induced seismicity from carbon sequestration Read article: Microscale structure of rock affects microseismicity at underground carbon dioxide storage site
Instrumentation and measurement Research update Counting individual electron charges could improve nanoparticle catalysts High-precision electron holography technique identifies single electron charges of platinum particles on a metal oxide surface Read article: Counting individual electron charges could improve nanoparticle catalysts
Nuclear fusion Research update Anomalous plasma burning heats-up fusion research Result from gigantic laser might help establish a new source of energy Read article: Anomalous plasma burning heats-up fusion research
Metrology Research update Time-frequency dissemination breaks distance record New work could be important for basic physics studies while helping set higher standards for metrology, navigation and positioning Read article: Time-frequency dissemination breaks distance record
Nanomedicine Research update Nanoparticle-modified microrobots treat bacterial pneumonia in mice Bioinspired microrobots can successfully deliver medication to mice with life-threatening bacterial lung disease Read article: Nanoparticle-modified microrobots treat bacterial pneumonia in mice
2D materials Research update Material memories can be erased New mechanical annealing experiments will be important for improving the design of foams and emulsions commonly employed in the food and pharmaceutical industries Read article: Material memories can be erased