Superconductivity Research update Scientists unveil Josephson diode Superconducting device exhibits one-way resistance-free current flow without a magnetic field Read article: Scientists unveil Josephson diode
Nuclear medicine Research update Two radiotracers work better than one for cancer imaging Proof-of-concept study demonstrates that dual-tracer PET/CT improves detection of malignant lesions Read article: Two radiotracers work better than one for cancer imaging
Quantum Research update Quantum complexity could solve a wormhole paradox New proof indicates that complexity is intrinsically linked to wormhole volume in quantum gravity Read article: Quantum complexity could solve a wormhole paradox
Biomedical devices Research update Dual-wavelength fibre-laser platform enables bloodless brain surgery An OCT-guided laser platform enables rapid blood vessel coagulation to maintain a blood-free surgical field during brain tissue resection in mice Read article: Dual-wavelength fibre-laser platform enables bloodless brain surgery
Biophysics Research update Far-UVC light zaps airborne pathogens in realistic conditions Technology could make indoor areas as safe as outdoors, say physicists Read article: Far-UVC light zaps airborne pathogens in realistic conditions
Quantum computing Research update Quantum memristor paves the way for neuromorphic quantum computing New device could be used to fabricate architectures that mimic how the brain works Read article: Quantum memristor paves the way for neuromorphic quantum computing
Emerging therapies Research update A window to the brain: ultrasound can open the BBB through a polymer plate Preclinical study shows that polyolefin plates could act as cranial windows to enable repeated blood–brain barrier openings in clinical settings Read article: A window to the brain: ultrasound can open the BBB through a polymer plate
Devices and structures Research update Negative capacitance could make transistors more energy efficient New MOSFET gate works at reduced voltage Read article: Negative capacitance could make transistors more energy efficient
Microscopy Research update Super-resolution microscopy reveals coronavirus-replicating machinery Technique could provide fresh insights into the life cycle of viruses like SARS-Cov-2 Read article: Super-resolution microscopy reveals coronavirus-replicating machinery
Earth sciences Research update Machine learning detects seismic activity in noisy cities UrbanDenoiser algorithm is trained to filter out traffic and other human activity Read article: Machine learning detects seismic activity in noisy cities