Ultracold matter Research update Pauli blocking is spotted in ultracold fermionic gases Quantum degenerate systems are more transparent to light Read article: Pauli blocking is spotted in ultracold fermionic gases
Nuclear medicine Research update A glimpse into the future world of hybrid imaging Cancer imaging expert Vicky Goh examines ways to unlock the clinical potential of PET/MRI Read article: A glimpse into the future world of hybrid imaging
Synchrotron science Research update X-ray tomography breaks new world record Improved tomoscopy technique can monitor extremely fast processes in materials with high spatial resolution Read article: X-ray tomography breaks new world record
Quantum Research update Physicists create discrete time crystals in a programmable quantum simulator Result exhibits “smoking gun” phenomenon known as many-body localization Read article: Physicists create discrete time crystals in a programmable quantum simulator
Astronomy and space Research update Merging neutron stars create more gold than collisions involving black holes Study suggests that kilonova events are more effective at r-process nucleosynthesis Read article: Merging neutron stars create more gold than collisions involving black holes
Neural engineering Research update Wireless implant uses optogenetics to control spinal cord activity in mice A novel implant technology could help develop new ways to treat neurological disorders Read article: Wireless implant uses optogenetics to control spinal cord activity in mice
Light sources Research update Photonic band structure created in electrically driven OLED microcavities Stack of organic light emitting diodes forms hybridized energy states with strong dependence on unit cell geometry Read article: Photonic band structure created in electrically driven OLED microcavities
Diagnostic imaging Research update From whole-organ to cellular resolution: synchrotron X-ray images reveal COVID-19 lung damage Hierarchical phase-contrast tomography, a new X-ray imaging technique, shows how COVID-19 damages lung tissue Read article: From whole-organ to cellular resolution: synchrotron X-ray images reveal COVID-19 lung damage
Atomic and molecular Research update Laser-free trapping of heavy molecules opens an alternative route to new physics Trap based on electric fields alone boosts the search for a non-zero electron electric dipole moment and other phenomena beyond the Standard Model Read article: Laser-free trapping of heavy molecules opens an alternative route to new physics
Environment and energy Research update Solar-powered harvesters could produce clean water for one billion people Geospatial tool identifies regions where atmospheric water harvesting is viable Read article: Solar-powered harvesters could produce clean water for one billion people
Explore Research Highlights Quick reads for curious minds and busy people. Explore leading science in minutes.