Particle and nuclear Research update Cosmic muons probe the interiors of tropical cyclones Imaging technique could be used to improve storm forecasts Read article: Cosmic muons probe the interiors of tropical cyclones
Optical physics Research update Nanoparticles levitated by light exhibit non-reciprocal interactions Tight control over interactions gives physicists a new platform for exploring collective quantum dynamics Read article: Nanoparticles levitated by light exhibit non-reciprocal interactions
Nuclear medicine Research update Imaging agent that detects demyelination proves safe in first human tests A PET radiotracer that detects damage to the protective insulating layer around neurons proves well tolerated in first tests in humans Read article: Imaging agent that detects demyelination proves safe in first human tests
Condensed matter Research update Artificial intelligence simplifies calculations of electronic properties Machine learning reduces 100,000 equations to just four Read article: Artificial intelligence simplifies calculations of electronic properties
Nanomaterials Research update Nanostructured diamond capsules hold fast under pressure New structures maintain the properties of high-pressure materials outside the high-pressure vessels in which they were formed Read article: Nanostructured diamond capsules hold fast under pressure
Materials Research update Tell-tale signs of fatigue appear early in metals New measurements reveal that the fatigue strength of a metallic material can be informed after the first loading cycle Read article: Tell-tale signs of fatigue appear early in metals
Biophysics Research update Simulations shed light on fluid dynamics of the gut The human gut alternates between different fluid flow patterns to optimize nutrient absorption while regulating bacterial growth Read article: Simulations shed light on fluid dynamics of the gut
Quantum computing Research update New neutral-atom qubit offers advantages for quantum computing First demonstrations of ytterbium atoms in a quantum processor could lead to a new platform for quantum computation Read article: New neutral-atom qubit offers advantages for quantum computing
Biomedical devices Research update Placenta-on-a-chip simulates nutrient transport between mother and foetus A novel 3D microfluidic device could help develop life-saving treatments for placental malaria Read article: Placenta-on-a-chip simulates nutrient transport between mother and foetus
Quantum Research update Micromasers make a promising platform for quantum batteries Theoretical study shows the technology may be a reliable way of storing energy Read article: Micromasers make a promising platform for quantum batteries
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