Planetary science Research update Summertime on Neptune is cooler than expected New analyses reveal significant and unexpected temperature changes on the ice giant Read article: Summertime on Neptune is cooler than expected
Quantum optics Research update Photons stay entangled despite huge jump in frequency New technique preserves quantum correlations between two photons even when the frequency of one is increased by 125 terahertz Read article: Photons stay entangled despite huge jump in frequency
Particle and nuclear Research update Undersea muon detectors monitor variations in water depth Meteotsunami is detected in Tokyo Bay Read article: Undersea muon detectors monitor variations in water depth
Astronomy and space Research update First-ever image of the black hole ‘shadow’ at the heart of the Milky Way revealed by the Event Horizon Telescope First picture of the glowing surroundings around Sagittarius A* could offer clues to the inner workings of supermassive black holes Read article: First-ever image of the black hole ‘shadow’ at the heart of the Milky Way revealed by the Event Horizon Telescope
Emerging therapies Research update Focused ultrasound: a potential treatment for type 2 diabetes? Ultrasound neuromodulation prevented or reversed the onset of diabetes in three different preclinical models Read article: Focused ultrasound: a potential treatment for type 2 diabetes?
Quantum Research update Quantum error correction makes its zero-magnetic field debut Field-free technique could be used to control quantum devices that combine superconducting- and spin-based qubits Read article: Quantum error correction makes its zero-magnetic field debut
Emerging therapies Research update Implantable device delivers personalized photodynamic therapy A wireless optoelectronic device uses Monte Carlo simulations to deliver bespoke irradiation and maximize the efficacy of photodynamic therapy Read article: Implantable device delivers personalized photodynamic therapy
Superconductivity Research update Simple superconducting circuit emits multiple photons Chip-based device could useful as a quantum technology Read article: Simple superconducting circuit emits multiple photons
Topological matter Research update Energy can move from a colder region to a hotter one – but the second law of thermodynamics is safe Theoretical result shows counterintuitive "edge currents" going against the flow Read article: Energy can move from a colder region to a hotter one – but the second law of thermodynamics is safe
Biomedical devices Research update Miniature heart replica could help optimize cardiac disease treatments A living cardiac pump-on-a-chip could help researchers study how the heart works and investigate new treatments for heart disease Read article: Miniature heart replica could help optimize cardiac disease treatments