Metrology Research update Machine learning and Doppler vibrometer monitor household appliances System could provide energy-saving advice Read article: Machine learning and Doppler vibrometer monitor household appliances
Biomedical devices Research update Dog-like robot measures patients’ vital signs remotely A mobile robotic platform that takes contact-free measurements of patients’ vital signs could help reduce healthcare workers’ exposure to COVID-19 Read article: Dog-like robot measures patients’ vital signs remotely
Ultrafast science Research update Attosecond pulses track electron motion in liquid water First observations at ultrafast timescale could reveal details of how chemical and biochemical reactions begin in liquid environments Read article: Attosecond pulses track electron motion in liquid water
Astronomy and space Research update New class of supergiant stars could explain missing supernova progenitors Fast yellow pulsating supergiants could resolve red supergiant problem Read article: New class of supergiant stars could explain missing supernova progenitors
Emerging therapies Research update Focused ultrasound treatment preserves quality-of-life for prostate cancer patients First US study confirms the effectiveness and minimal side-effects of focal high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation of prostate cancer Read article: Focused ultrasound treatment preserves quality-of-life for prostate cancer patients
Condensed matter Research update Machine-learning study of metallic hydrogen provides clues about Jupiter’s interior Simulation suggests a smooth transition to a metal at high pressure Read article: Machine-learning study of metallic hydrogen provides clues about Jupiter’s interior
Nanophotonics Research update Tiny optical tweezer traps nanoscale objects Opto-thermo-electrohydrodynamic device could be used to control sub-10-nm photosensitive biomolecules Read article: Tiny optical tweezer traps nanoscale objects
Diagnostic imaging Research update NPL showcases developments in cancer imaging technologies A webinar hosted by the UK’s National Physical Laboratory highlighted medical imaging technologies that could improve outcomes for cancer patients Read article: NPL showcases developments in cancer imaging technologies
Astronomy and space Research update Planet-forming disc is torn apart in triple star system Disc is left with warped and tilted rings Read article: Planet-forming disc is torn apart in triple star system
Medical physics Research update COVID Research and Resources Group brings physicists together The COVID Research and Resources Group aims to bring physicists and related researchers together to concentrate efforts in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic Read article: COVID Research and Resources Group brings physicists together