Mathematics and computation Research update Nanoparticles warm up faster than they cool down Asymmetry found in 1D simulations of trapped tiny objects Read article: Nanoparticles warm up faster than they cool down
Diagnostic imaging Research update Everyday dyes paint cells for early cancer detection Tattoo inks and food colourings combined with nanoparticles show promise as diagnostic imaging agents Read article: Everyday dyes paint cells for early cancer detection
Nanomaterials Research update Metallic nanoribbons fill missing link for all-carbon devices New carbon nanomaterial could deliver faster, higher-efficiency electronics Read article: Metallic nanoribbons fill missing link for all-carbon devices
Instrumentation and measurement Research update Ultrasound signals are converted directly to visible images by new device Piezoelectric-OLED hybrid needs no electronic signal processing Read article: Ultrasound signals are converted directly to visible images by new device
Emerging therapies Research update Fractionated heating could improve cancer therapy with thermosensitive drugs Ultrashort bursts of hyperthermia using MRI-guided focused ultrasound could prove optimal for treating tumours with thermosensitive drugs Read article: Fractionated heating could improve cancer therapy with thermosensitive drugs
Biomaterials Research update Martian buildings could be made of chitin-based material Biological polymer could be farmed on the Red Planet Read article: Martian buildings could be made of chitin-based material
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