States of matter Research update ‘Reluctant’ metals make a new state of matter New computation model of "strange" metals could shed light on high-temperature superconductors and black holes Read article: ‘Reluctant’ metals make a new state of matter
Biofabrication Research update Intricate sugar printing helps build blood vessels Researchers 3D print complex blood vessel networks that help keep engineered tissues alive Read article: Intricate sugar printing helps build blood vessels
Medical physics Research update Global mentoring scheme fosters future leaders in medical physics Early-career medical physicists document their experiences of taking part in an international mentoring programme Read article: Global mentoring scheme fosters future leaders in medical physics
Instrumentation and measurement Research update Acoustic metamaterials and machine learning beat the diffraction limit System could improve object classification in biomedical imaging Read article: Acoustic metamaterials and machine learning beat the diffraction limit
Modelling and simulation Research update Moth-inspired robot swarms could soon sniff out harmful substances Search algorithm incorporates two strategies from nature Read article: Moth-inspired robot swarms could soon sniff out harmful substances
Diagnostic imaging Research update ‘World’s smallest’ imaging device takes a closer look at heart disease International collaboration overcomes engineering hurdles to see into the body’s smallest spaces Read article: ‘World’s smallest’ imaging device takes a closer look at heart disease
Particles and interactions Research update Protons could be lighter than we thought Most precise measurement to date of the proton-electron mass ratio is compatible with recent, smaller values of proton mass Read article: Protons could be lighter than we thought
Radiotherapy Research update Fibre dosimeter could improve the accuracy of prostate cancer brachytherapy An optical fibre dosimeter monitors the radiation dose received during prostate cancer brachytherapy Read article: Fibre dosimeter could improve the accuracy of prostate cancer brachytherapy
Topological matter Research update Time-varying signals control sound waves in topological metamaterials New work could have applications in ultrasound imaging, sonar and low-power electronic devices that can operate in harsh or hazardous environments Read article: Time-varying signals control sound waves in topological metamaterials
Composites Research update Bioinspired material can’t be cut Shells, grapefruit and piranha-proof fish motivate design of "Proteus" material that resists power drills and water jets Read article: Bioinspired material can’t be cut