Chemical processes Research update Solving the mystery of the Alhambra’s purple gold Gold nanoparticles are forming in ceiling decorations at this masterpiece of Islamic architecture Read article: Solving the mystery of the Alhambra’s purple gold
Particle and nuclear Research update Proton’s puzzling electromagnetic structure is observed in new experiment Electron scattering data partially corroborate puzzling effect seen in 2000 Read article: Proton’s puzzling electromagnetic structure is observed in new experiment
Radiotherapy Research update Shorter courses of radiation therapy prove safe and effective Two new studies reveal that hypofractionated radiation treatments are safe and effective for patients with high-risk prostate or breast cancer Read article: Shorter courses of radiation therapy prove safe and effective
Diagnostic imaging Research update Ultrasound-induced gas bubbles reduce optical scattering New optical clearing microscopy technique increases imaging depth in biological tissue Read article: Ultrasound-induced gas bubbles reduce optical scattering
Nanomaterials Research update Nanoconfined water enters intermediate solid-liquid phase "Hexatic" phase of water trapped in narrow nanoscale cavities is also highly conductive Read article: Nanoconfined water enters intermediate solid-liquid phase
Radiotherapy Research update Meeting a medical physicist can reduce anxiety for radiotherapy patients Consultations with a medical physicist help patients understand the technical aspects of their radiotherapy and reduce treatment-related stress Read article: Meeting a medical physicist can reduce anxiety for radiotherapy patients
Stars and solar physics Research update Cataclysmic binary star has the shortest known orbital period White dwarf feeds on Sun-like star, completing orbit in just 51 minutes Read article: Cataclysmic binary star has the shortest known orbital period
Particle therapy Research update First trial in humans reveals promise of FLASH proton therapy Ultrahigh-dose rate proton therapy proves safe and effective for treating painful bone metastases Read article: First trial in humans reveals promise of FLASH proton therapy
Nanomaterials Research update Accidental discovery produces superfluorescent light at room temperature New upconverted nanoparticles could have applications in optoelectronics and secure multiplexed communication networks Read article: Accidental discovery produces superfluorescent light at room temperature
Condensed matter Research update Polaritonic condensate reveals universal law in an out-of-equilibrium system Experiments show how polaritons could shed light on natural systems such as wildfire fronts Read article: Polaritonic condensate reveals universal law in an out-of-equilibrium system
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