Moth-inspired robot swarms could soon sniff out harmful substances
Search algorithm incorporates two strategies from nature
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‘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
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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
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Fibre dosimeter could improve the accuracy of prostate cancer brachytherapy
An optical fibre dosimeter monitors the radiation dose received during prostate cancer brachytherapy
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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
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Bioinspired material can’t be cut
Shells, grapefruit and piranha-proof fish motivate design of "Proteus" material that resists power drills and water jets
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Electronics drawn directly on the skin creates robust biosensors
“Draw-on-skin” electronics can record physiological signals while addressing the shortcomings of common wearable sensors
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How to avoid coffee rings when printing graphene devices
New type of ink deposits nanocrystals evenly on surfaces
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Second critical point appears in two models of water
Computations suggest that supercooled water exists in two distinct liquid phases
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Acoustic imaging promises real-time dose measurement for FLASH radiotherapy
Exploiting the increased sound wave generation during FLASH radiotherapy could enable real-time monitoring of both the deposited dose and the patient’s anatomy
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