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Read article: 3D printing makes a smaller, lighter cold atom trap Ultracold matter Research update 3D printing makes a smaller, lighter cold atom trap Additive manufacturing and mathematical optimization techniques combine to demonstrate the next generation of miniaturized cold-atom technology
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Read article: Low-cost device invented for COVID-19 patients could address global ventilator shortage Biomedical devices Research update Low-cost device invented for COVID-19 patients could address global ventilator shortage A simple, low-cost ventilator developed during the COVID-19 pandemic could increase access to critical care ventilators for other respiratory diseases
Read article: Plastic aerosols in the atmosphere could affect the climate Atmosphere Research update Plastic aerosols in the atmosphere could affect the climate Study finds slight warming or cooling effect depending upon the distribution of microplastics
Read article: Wearable pressure sensors extend their range Devices and structures Research update Wearable pressure sensors extend their range A combination of piezocapacitance and piezoresistance makes a more versatile device
Read article: How to build tiny robots from stretchy sheets Advanced materials Research update How to build tiny robots from stretchy sheets Powerful theoretical tool designs robots from 2D materials
Read article: Blood tests reveal brain damage following long-term spaceflight Biophysics Research update Blood tests reveal brain damage following long-term spaceflight Without gravity, long-term space travellers may experience slight, but lasting, brain damage