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Read article: Technetium-101: from impurity to multipurpose medical tool Nuclear medicine Research update Technetium-101: from impurity to multipurpose medical tool An isotope viewed by many in the scientific community as an impurity may find applications in medical imaging and therapy
Read article: Phase-change memory gets efficiency boost Devices and structures Research update Phase-change memory gets efficiency boost Superlattice-based structure is flexible and 100 times more energy efficient than previous memory devices of its kind
Read article: Quantum sensors could revolutionize retinal diagnostic procedures Diagnostic imaging Research update Quantum sensors could revolutionize retinal diagnostic procedures Highly sensitive, quantum-enabled magnetic field sensors may provide a non-contact alternative to electrodes for recording retinal activity
Read article: Inferno-like exoplanet has ionized calcium in its atmosphere Planetary science Research update Inferno-like exoplanet has ionized calcium in its atmosphere WASP-76b is much hotter or windier than previously thought
Read article: Magnetoelastic material sustainably powers health monitors using body movement Biomedical devices Research update Magnetoelastic material sustainably powers health monitors using body movement A soft and flexible material exploits magnetoelasticity to efficiently power wearable and implantable medical devices
Read article: Cold atmospheric plasma eradicates residual cancer cells Emerging therapies Research update Cold atmospheric plasma eradicates residual cancer cells Researchers are developing a portable cold atmospheric plasma device to destroy any tumour cells left after cancer surgery
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