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Read article: Brain–computer interface could be tailored to treat brain disorders Neural engineering Research update Brain–computer interface could be tailored to treat brain disorders Just one hour of brain–computer interface use led to clear changes in neuronal patterns, raising hopes of a potential new therapy for stroke victims
Read article: Making plastics less flammable Polymers Research update Making plastics less flammable A polystyrene that incorporates ultrafine particles of iron in a mesoporous silica matrix is less likely to ignite and produces less smoke when heated
Read article: Entanglement lights the way to scalable quantum computers Quantum computing Research update Entanglement lights the way to scalable quantum computers Relatively small ion traps could be linked via photons
Read article: Plasmonic nanocubes make an ultrafast thermal camera Fabrication and process Research update Plasmonic nanocubes make an ultrafast thermal camera New multispectral photodetector could find applications in medicine, food safety and precision agriculture
Read article: Microneedle patch delivers long-acting reversible contraception Biomedical devices Research update Microneedle patch delivers long-acting reversible contraception An easy-to-use effervescent patch slowly releases contraceptive hormone via microneedles under the skin
Read article: ‘Extraordinary’ black hole weighs in at 70 solar masses Astronomy and space Research update ‘Extraordinary’ black hole weighs in at 70 solar masses Object is heaviest known stellar-mass black hole in the Milky Way
Read article: Bread machines get a much-kneaded physics makeover Materials Research update Bread machines get a much-kneaded physics makeover Devices with a more highly curved spiral arm or two spiral arms that mimic hand kneading could produce a better-quality dough