Ultracold matter Research update Supersolidity enters a second dimension Precisely tailored atom trap proves key to creating elusive 2D supersolid Read article: Supersolidity enters a second dimension
Planetary science Research update Saturn’s rings oscillate to the tune of its large and ‘messy’ core Cassini mission observes interplay between core and rings of gas giant Read article: Saturn’s rings oscillate to the tune of its large and ‘messy’ core
Biofabrication Research update Shape memory scaffolds support soft-tissue healing A new class of void-filling materials combines printability, shape memory and biocompatibility to encourage soft-tissue regeneration Read article: Shape memory scaffolds support soft-tissue healing
Nanophotonics Research update Enhanced optical tweezer speeds up nanodiamond transport Combination of laser beam and AC electric field yields fast, reliable control over nanoparticles’ positions Read article: Enhanced optical tweezer speeds up nanodiamond transport
Superconductivity Research update Cuprate superconductors contain a strange component Could incoherent charge carriers contribute to high-temperature superconductivity in these materials? Read article: Cuprate superconductors contain a strange component
Biomedical devices Research update Wearable patch could predict risk of stroke and heart attacks A stretchable sensor uses an ultrasound phased array to continuously monitor blood flow in deep tissues for real-time surveillance of cardiovascular diseases Read article: Wearable patch could predict risk of stroke and heart attacks
2D materials Research update Scientists watch 2D material defects evolve in real time Observations show that sheets of silicene naturally transform into single-domain structures when extra silicon atoms are added Read article: Scientists watch 2D material defects evolve in real time
Particle therapy Research update Prompt gammas validate use of dual-energy CT to reduce proton therapy safety margins Prompt gamma imaging provides first-in-human verification of dual-energy CT-based proton range prediction Read article: Prompt gammas validate use of dual-energy CT to reduce proton therapy safety margins
Light sources Research update X-ray technique sheds fresh light on correlated metals Combined experimental and theoretical approach reveals electronic correlations in quantum materials Read article: X-ray technique sheds fresh light on correlated metals
Optics and photonics Research update New way of seeing round corners has picosecond temporal resolution Nonlinear optics improves photon timing Read article: New way of seeing round corners has picosecond temporal resolution