Astronomy and space Research update Citizen scientist discovers 34 brown dwarfs in binary systems Latest haul could help astronomers understand the dividing line between stars and planets Read article: Citizen scientist discovers 34 brown dwarfs in binary systems
Nanomedicine Research update Nanoparticle vaccine protects against diverse coronaviruses in animal models A nanoparticle vaccine containing fragments of eight SARS-like viruses protects against these and other variants Read article: Nanoparticle vaccine protects against diverse coronaviruses in animal models
Spectroscopy Research update Biofinder could detect signs of extraterrestrial life Highly sensitive instrument demonstrated its capabilities by detecting strong bio-fluorescence signals from ancient fossils on Earth Read article: Biofinder could detect signs of extraterrestrial life
Optical physics Research update Helical light tells chiral molecules apart New technique could have important applications for drug development, biochemistry and toxicology Read article: Helical light tells chiral molecules apart
Devices and structures Research update Bipolar transistors go organic The first bipolar transistor made from an organic semiconducting material makes its debut Read article: Bipolar transistors go organic
Biomedical devices Research update Photothermal surgical dressing prevents skin cancer recurrence A graphene oxide-based dressing could speed up healing after skin cancer surgery and prevent tumours from reappearing Read article: Photothermal surgical dressing prevents skin cancer recurrence
Diagnostic imaging Research update Long-duration spaceflight is bad for the bones Astronauts returning from six months or more in space have sustained bone loss, even after a year back on Earth Read article: Long-duration spaceflight is bad for the bones
Astronomy and space Research update Falling rockets pose increasing danger to human life, study reveals Researchers call for southern-hemisphere nations to seek an international treaty on re-entry Read article: Falling rockets pose increasing danger to human life, study reveals
Emerging therapies Research update Focused ultrasound controls prostate cancer with fewer side effects Focal therapy using MRI-guided focused ultrasound could provide a safe and effective alternative to invasive treatments for men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer Read article: Focused ultrasound controls prostate cancer with fewer side effects
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Champion semiconductor could replace silicon, say researchers Experimental evidence for exceptional thermal conductivity and hole mobility in cubic boron arsenide raises hopes for future applications Read article: Champion semiconductor could replace silicon, say researchers