Read article: A new way of analysing ‘horizontal visibility graphs’
A new way of analysing ‘horizontal visibility graphs’
New study tackles the mathematical foundations of this burgeoning data-analysis technique
Read article: A new way of analysing ‘horizontal visibility graphs’
Read article: Artificial lightning strikes encourage growth of shiitake mushrooms
Artificial lightning strikes encourage growth of shiitake mushrooms
Researchers believe that pressure waves cause fungus to produce fruiting bodies
Read article: Spreading tattoo ink reveals radiation-induced necrosis
Spreading tattoo ink reveals radiation-induced necrosis
Imaging the spread of phosphorescent tattoo ink injected into a tumour can reveal subtle changes in response to radiotherapy
Read article: Trapped ytterbium ions could form backbone of a quantum internet, say researchers
Trapped ytterbium ions could form backbone of a quantum internet, say researchers
Rare-earth qubit thrives in tiny optical cavity
Read article: Metasurface-based contact lens corrects colour blindness
Metasurface-based contact lens corrects colour blindness
New device incorporates nanosized gold ellipses and could help people who struggle to distinguish red from green
Read article: Quickly grown graphite film blocks electromagnetic radiation
Quickly grown graphite film blocks electromagnetic radiation
High-quality films formed by quenching hot nickel foil in ethanol are as good as their CVD-grown counterparts at shielding devices from electromagnetic interference
Read article: Tailored implant surfaces could help direct immune response
Tailored implant surfaces could help direct immune response
Surface modification of orthopaedic implants can boost tissue regeneration, minimize infections and help direct the body’s immune response
Read article: Innovative brain–machine interface set to improve prosthetics and brain research
Innovative brain–machine interface set to improve prosthetics and brain research
A brain–machine interface that enables multi-channel recordings of neural activity could improve human prosthetics and enhance understanding of the brain
Read article: Silicon-based light emitter is ‘Holy Grail’ of microelectronics, say researchers
Silicon-based light emitter is ‘Holy Grail’ of microelectronics, say researchers
Hexagonal germanium and silicon-germanium have direct band gaps
Read article: Protective equipment against COVID-19 needs to go further, scientists say
Protective equipment against COVID-19 needs to go further, scientists say
Biophysics data on clouds of gas exhaled during coughs and sneezes could shape healthcare responses to the coronavirus pandemic
