Read article: Ultralow-frequency neuromodulation safely relieves chronic pain Emerging therapies Research update Ultralow-frequency neuromodulation safely relieves chronic pain In a pilot trial, a novel treatment based on ultralow-frequency currents improved pain ratings by up to 90%, without causing side effects
Read article: Car passengers could soon listen to personalized audio using a new acoustic algorithm Acoustics Research update Car passengers could soon listen to personalized audio using a new acoustic algorithm Loudspeaker array adapts to changes inside a car
Read article: Ferroelectricity goes asymmetric Advanced materials Research update Ferroelectricity goes asymmetric Researchers discover a new electronic effect
Read article: Liquid flow is steered on surface inspired by conifer leaves Materials Research update Liquid flow is steered on surface inspired by conifer leaves Fluids with high and low surface tensions move in different ways
Read article: Moiré superlattice makes magic-angle laser 2D materials Research update Moiré superlattice makes magic-angle laser Researchers create a completely new laser design based on a graphene-like structure
Read article: Head-mounted magnetic device shrinks brain tumour Emerging therapies Research update Head-mounted magnetic device shrinks brain tumour A novel oncomagnetic device could pave the way towards a powerful new non-invasive therapy for glioblastoma
Read article: Coughed particles float for longer in cold air, study suggests Modelling and simulation Research update Coughed particles float for longer in cold air, study suggests Supercomputer study of “turbulent puffs” could boost our understanding of airborne disease spread
Read article: Superconducting nanowire detectors accurately estimate blood flow in the brain Biomedical devices Research update Superconducting nanowire detectors accurately estimate blood flow in the brain A novel spectroscopy system based on superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors can accurately estimate cerebral blood flow
Read article: New ‘time lens’ could boost single-photon imaging technique Optics and photonics Research update New ‘time lens’ could boost single-photon imaging technique Time resolution improved by a factor of 130
Read article: Could microscale concave interfaces help self-driving cars read road signs? Optics and photonics Research update Could microscale concave interfaces help self-driving cars read road signs? Microstructured materials that produce concentric rainbows could create more dependable road signs for autonomous vehicles
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