Rare form of diamond exists independently in meteorites
Study suggests that lonsdaleite could be made in the lab
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Xenon-enhanced ventilation CT protects the lungs during radiotherapy
Radiotherapy plans that avoid functional lung, guided by xenon-enhanced ventilation CT, help prevent radiation-induced adverse effects
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Optimized pencil-beam delivery patterns enhance FLASH proton therapy
Researchers have developed an algorithm that optimizes pencil-beam delivery patterns, improving FLASH coverage compared with a standard scanning approach
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Magnetic-fluid experiment sheds light on astrophysical accretion discs
Magneto-rotational instability is spotted for the first time in the lab
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Cherenkov imaging for visualizing radiotherapy: one year of clinical use
Researchers successfully implement the first Cherenkov imaging system for routine clinical use in a community-based hospital
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Earth is ‘well-hidden’ from extraterrestrial civilizations hunting for habitable planets
Our position in the Milky Way makes it difficult for Earth to be detected using photometric microlensing
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New design for solar laser could have applications in space
Four-mirror pumping of laser rods avoids uneven heating
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Bubbles make bandages stickier
Researchers control the stickiness of medical adhesives using ultrasound and microbubbles
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Giant ‘BEASTie’ planets may have been stolen from their parent stars
Large, hot stars are involved in planetary heists, say astronomers
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LED streetlights are increasing blue-light pollution in Europe
Study highlights threats to human health, wildlife and the night sky
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