Quantum computing Research update Majorana-based quantum computation gets a handy new platform Thin films of iron-based superconductors offer a simpler setting for elusive quasiparticles Read article: Majorana-based quantum computation gets a handy new platform
Mathematics and computation Research update Ships can monitor and predict ocean waves using new algorithm Safer and more efficient shipping could result from mathematical analysis technique Read article: Ships can monitor and predict ocean waves using new algorithm
Diagnostic imaging Research update Deep learning helps doctors predict gastric cancer metastasis A deep-learning framework achieves high performance in detecting metastases in lymph nodes Read article: Deep learning helps doctors predict gastric cancer metastasis
Medical physics Research update Ultrasound detector uses optomechanical silicon photonics to boost sensitivity by 100 times Device could be used to image the brain Read article: Ultrasound detector uses optomechanical silicon photonics to boost sensitivity by 100 times
Biophysics Research update Advanced X-ray imaging creates sound-frequency maps of the human inner ear A research collaboration has used synchrotron radiation phase-contrast imaging to develop the first 3D tonotopic map of the intact human inner ear Read article: Advanced X-ray imaging creates sound-frequency maps of the human inner ear
Metrology Research update Free-space laser link beats the stability of optical clocks Setting up links to satellites could create a global timing network, say researchers Read article: Free-space laser link beats the stability of optical clocks
Transport properties Research update Bad metals turn over a new leaf Optical measurements reveal the origin of unconventional behaviour near the transition between conductors and insulators Read article: Bad metals turn over a new leaf
Quantum computing Research update Quantum computer based on shuttling ions is built by Honeywell Design could allow large numbers of qubits to be integrated in one device Read article: Quantum computer based on shuttling ions is built by Honeywell
Metrology Research update Accelerometer sensitivity gets a laser boost An improved technique to measure acceleration works using laser light Read article: Accelerometer sensitivity gets a laser boost
Biomaterials Research update Fungus turns wood piezoelectric, allowing it to power LEDs Decayed wood could be used in underfloor security systems Read article: Fungus turns wood piezoelectric, allowing it to power LEDs
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