Devices and structures Research update Flexible detector takes high-resolution X-ray images in 3D Device might find use in healthcare applications such as portable mammography detectors Read article: Flexible detector takes high-resolution X-ray images in 3D
Radiotherapy Research update LATTICE radiotherapy plus immunotherapy shows promise for treating advanced bulky tumours Spatially fractionated LATTICE radiotherapy combined with immune checkpoint blockade could provide a powerful treatment for advanced bulky tumours Read article: LATTICE radiotherapy plus immunotherapy shows promise for treating advanced bulky tumours
Planetary science Research update Super Earth is astronomer’s dream for atmospheric studies Puffed up atmosphere of Gliese 486b is ideal for spectroscopic measurements Read article: Super Earth is astronomer’s dream for atmospheric studies
Nanomaterials Research update Nanoparticle sensors detect arsenic in drinking water A low-cost sensor based on gold nanoparticles changes colour when exposed to arsenic-contaminated water Read article: Nanoparticle sensors detect arsenic in drinking water
Metrology Research update Three top atomic clocks are compared with record accuracy Research could lead the way to a new time standard Read article: Three top atomic clocks are compared with record accuracy
Diagnostic imaging Research update Ultrafast low-dose PET scans will benefit cancer patients Recent developments in PET technology include rapid, low-dose scans and lymph node imaging Read article: Ultrafast low-dose PET scans will benefit cancer patients
Astronomy and space Research update New black hole image reveals magnetic fields Event Horizon Telescope measures light polarization near supermassive black hole Read article: New black hole image reveals magnetic fields
Astronomy and space Research update New imaging algorithm can spot fast-moving and rotating space junk Technology could help prevent damage to satellites Read article: New imaging algorithm can spot fast-moving and rotating space junk
Diagnostic imaging Research update Technology advances improve imaging for paediatric patients Speakers at the European Congress of Radiology described new techniques for easier MR imaging and lower-dose scanning of children Read article: Technology advances improve imaging for paediatric patients
Environment and energy Research update Soft robot dives 10 km under the ocean Vessel's design copies features of the deep-sea hadal snailfish Read article: Soft robot dives 10 km under the ocean
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