Microscopy Research update Secrets of microsphere-enhanced microscopy revealed in new study Larger numerical aperture and photonic nanojets appear to boost performance Read article: Secrets of microsphere-enhanced microscopy revealed in new study
Biophysics Research update Physicists simulate how SARS-CoV-2 forms New work could help in the design and development of drugs to fight coronaviruses Read article: Physicists simulate how SARS-CoV-2 forms
Neutron sources Research update Twisted neutrons are created using a holographic approach Wavefronts have a well-defined orbital angular momentum Read article: Twisted neutrons are created using a holographic approach
Nanomedicine Research update Nanotechnology platform sensitizes cancer cells to immunotherapy Nanoparticles attach immune-activating molecules to solid tumours, leading to a markedly enhanced immune response Read article: Nanotechnology platform sensitizes cancer cells to immunotherapy
Diagnostic imaging Research update High-resolution MRI enables direct imaging of neuronal activity Proof-of-concept study demonstrates high-temporospatial-resolution imaging of neuronal activity in a living mouse’s brain Read article: High-resolution MRI enables direct imaging of neuronal activity
Gravity Research update Black holes could reveal their quantum-superposition states, new calculations reveal Hypothetical experiment could show that black holes have two different masses simultaneously Read article: Black holes could reveal their quantum-superposition states, new calculations reveal
Quantum sensors Research update Double dose of quantum weirdness pushes sensors past the limit Ultrasensitive matter-wave interferometer uses delocalization and entanglement to detect tiny accelerations Read article: Double dose of quantum weirdness pushes sensors past the limit
Instrumentation and measurement Research update New technique boosts the performance of dual optical frequency combs Distance and time measurements approach the quantum limit Read article: New technique boosts the performance of dual optical frequency combs
Biophysics Research update Cell softening allows cancer cells in rigid tumours to spread Researchers demonstrate that rigid breast cancer cells in tumours deform and become softer, enhancing their ability to invade surrounding tissue Read article: Cell softening allows cancer cells in rigid tumours to spread
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Long-lived hot electrons spotted in ‘wonder’ semiconductor Cubic boron arsenide has a growing list of useful properties Read article: Long-lived hot electrons spotted in ‘wonder’ semiconductor
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