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
Planetary science Research update Ocean on Saturn’s moon Enceladus could be rich in a key ingredient for life Simulations suggest phosphorous concentration is on par with Earth’s oceans Read article: Ocean on Saturn’s moon Enceladus could be rich in a key ingredient for life
Radiotherapy Research update Patient-specific planning could improve radiotherapy outcomes Incorporating personalized estimates of biological response into radiation treatment planning could optimize dose delivery and minimize toxicities Read article: Patient-specific planning could improve radiotherapy outcomes
Gravity Research update New sensor could boost the performance of gravitational-wave detectors Compact interferometer-based system is sensitive at low frequencies Read article: New sensor could boost the performance of gravitational-wave detectors
Quantum mechanics Research update Cloning quantum steering is a no-go Entanglement-like non-local phenomenon cannot be perfectly cloned, a finding that could have implications for quantum cryptography and quantum computing Read article: Cloning quantum steering is a no-go
Materials Research update Team of flying robots builds structures using 3D printing Drone construction system inspired by flying insects Read article: Team of flying robots builds structures using 3D printing
Biomedical devices Research update Strain sensor tracks tiny changes in tumour size in real time A wearable strain sensor for mice could automate and lower the cost of screening potential cancer drugs Read article: Strain sensor tracks tiny changes in tumour size in real time
Stars and solar physics Research update Supercomputer simulations reveal how the Sun accelerates charged particles Research could help protect satellites and astronauts from the solar wind Read article: Supercomputer simulations reveal how the Sun accelerates charged particles
Nanomedicine Research update Engineered DNA nanotubes form tiny pipes into cells Researchers use DNA nanotechnology to assemble micron-long, leak-proof tubes that could advance the construction of synthetic cells Read article: Engineered DNA nanotubes form tiny pipes into cells
Materials Research update Liquid crystals bring robotics to the microscale Novel micromachine uses liquid crystals to convert rotation into propulsion Read article: Liquid crystals bring robotics to the microscale