Optics and photonics Research update New ‘time lens’ could boost single-photon imaging technique Time resolution improved by a factor of 130 Read article: New ‘time lens’ could boost single-photon imaging technique
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 Read article: Could microscale concave interfaces help self-driving cars read road signs?
Particles and interactions Research update Neutron experiment tightens the net around possible fifth force Interferometry technique also yields insights into silicon and the neutron itself Read article: Neutron experiment tightens the net around possible fifth force
Biomedical devices Research update Magnetic beads inside the body could improve control of bionic limbs Implanted magnets that wirelessly track changes in muscle length could enhance manipulation of prosthetic limbs Read article: Magnetic beads inside the body could improve control of bionic limbs
Devices and structures Research update Fast-switching structural colour could be used in low power video displays Metamaterial-based device emulates electronic paper Read article: Fast-switching structural colour could be used in low power video displays
Stars and solar physics Research update Composition of gases in the Milky Way appears surprisingly patchy Do clouds of in-falling gas lead to greater than expected inhomogeneity in the interstellar composition of our galaxy? Read article: Composition of gases in the Milky Way appears surprisingly patchy
Materials for energy Research update Exciton ‘surfing’ could boost the efficiency of organic solar cells New quantum mechanical mechanism increases exciton diffusion length Read article: Exciton ‘surfing’ could boost the efficiency of organic solar cells
Biomedical devices Research update Non-invasive NanoVelcro device detects potentially fatal pregnancy disorder A simple blood test using a nanowire-based microchip can determine the risk of pregnancy complications Read article: Non-invasive NanoVelcro device detects potentially fatal pregnancy disorder
2D materials Research update Double-layered borophene is created at long last Terraces on metal substrate stabilize growth of 2D material Read article: Double-layered borophene is created at long last
Diagnostic imaging Research update Microwave imaging could provide safer, more comfortable breast cancer screening The Wavelia MBI system aims to offer a more patient-friendly method than conventional mammography for detecting breast tumours Read article: Microwave imaging could provide safer, more comfortable breast cancer screening
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