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Read article: Mathematical model sheds light on how exercise suppresses tumour growth Biophysics Research update Mathematical model sheds light on how exercise suppresses tumour growth A simple mathematical model examines the intricate relationship between exercise, immune function and cancer
Read article: Nuclear shape transitions visualized for the first time Nuclear physics Research update Nuclear shape transitions visualized for the first time Physicists say the LHC could provide evidence to back up theoretical findings on how shapes of atomic nuclei change under extreme conditions
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Read article: Delayed Big Bang for dark matter could be detected in gravitational waves Dark matter and energy Research update Delayed Big Bang for dark matter could be detected in gravitational waves Late arrival of dark matter would leave subtle imprint on space–time
Read article: Optimization algorithm gives laser fusion a boost Nuclear fusion Research update Optimization algorithm gives laser fusion a boost Simulations suggest that iterative technique could increase the energy output of direct-drive inertial confinement fusion
Read article: New imaging technique could change how we look at certain objects in space Cosmology Research update New imaging technique could change how we look at certain objects in space 3D reconstruction technique for polarized radio sources could also reshape views of how radio galaxies form
Read article: Millions of smartphones monitor Earth’s ever-changing ionosphere Instrumentation and measurement Research update Millions of smartphones monitor Earth’s ever-changing ionosphere Crowd-sourced data could improve global navigation satellite systems such as GPS
Read article: Electromagnetic waves solve partial differential equations Modelling and simulation Research update Electromagnetic waves solve partial differential equations New photonic technique could boost analogue alternatives to numerical methods
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