Nanomaterials Research update Nanodiamonds measure thermal conductivity in living cells New device could improve heat-based therapies for cancer Read article: Nanodiamonds measure thermal conductivity in living cells
Nanomaterials Research update Quantum dots light up when fish have spoiled New technique could ensure safety and freshness of food Read article: Quantum dots light up when fish have spoiled
Biophysics Research update Learning physics from migrating bacteria Singular points known as topological defects help bacterial colonies build multilayered structures Read article: Learning physics from migrating bacteria
Optical components Research update Hollow-core fibre boosts optical gyroscope performance New device could make its way into next-generation guidance and civil navigation systems Read article: Hollow-core fibre boosts optical gyroscope performance
Particle and nuclear Research update Alpha clusters found on neutron-rich surfaces of nuclei Discovery could boost our understanding of neutron stars Read article: Alpha clusters found on neutron-rich surfaces of nuclei
Stars and solar physics Research update Sextuply-eclipsing star system is ‘like striking gold’ for star-formation models Rare group of six gravitationally bound stars found in data from NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite Read article: Sextuply-eclipsing star system is ‘like striking gold’ for star-formation models
Diagnostic imaging Research update Singing plays a key role in thyroid cancer test Measuring tissue stiffness while the subject sings could help detect cancerous nodules in the thyroid Read article: Singing plays a key role in thyroid cancer test
Diagnostic imaging Research update Radiology training course improves global access to medical imaging New educational course promises to improve access to medical imaging services to patients across the globe Read article: Radiology training course improves global access to medical imaging
Quantum optics Research update Quantum connection is made by flying drones Entangled photons distributed over 1 km using two remote control aircraft Read article: Quantum connection is made by flying drones
Light sources Research update Stacked molecules create efficient and stable pure-blue OLEDs Researchers in Japan have developed pure-blue organic light-emitting diodes with high efficiency and long lifetimes Read article: Stacked molecules create efficient and stable pure-blue OLEDs
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