Characterization and modelling Research update Scanning tunnelling microscopy images intramolecular details New high-resolution technique could make for a new analytical tool Read article: Scanning tunnelling microscopy images intramolecular details
Earth sciences Research update Artificial intelligence spots unusual feature at Earth’s core-mantle boundary Astrophysics algorithm is applied to seismic waves Read article: Artificial intelligence spots unusual feature at Earth’s core-mantle boundary
Quantum Research update Physicists propose how to entangle macroscopic objects using pulses of light New optomechanical work helps in the quest to create entanglement in ever-larger systems Read article: Physicists propose how to entangle macroscopic objects using pulses of light
Emerging therapies Research update MR-guided focused ultrasound treats psychiatric disorders Clinical trial reveals that MR-guided focused ultrasound can help patients with treatment-resistant OCD and major depressive disorder Read article: MR-guided focused ultrasound treats psychiatric disorders
Nanophotonics Research update Metasurface laser produces super-twisted light New device could act as an “optical spanner” or wrench to control physical objects Read article: Metasurface laser produces super-twisted light
Diagnostic imaging Research update Super-resolution microscopy reveals nanoscale details of amyloid protein structures A new microscopy technique measures the location and orientation of single molecules to provide insight into Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease Read article: Super-resolution microscopy reveals nanoscale details of amyloid protein structures
Biofabrication Research update Tissue engineering moves closer to 3D printing inside the body A specially formulated bioink combined with a robotic interlocking mechanism pave the way towards 3D printing of living tissue directly in patients Read article: Tissue engineering moves closer to 3D printing inside the body
Ultracold matter Research update Bose–Einstein condensate is made onboard the International Space Station Fifth state of matter has distinctive features when created in orbit Read article: Bose–Einstein condensate is made onboard the International Space Station
Instrumentation and measurement Research update Graphene-based strain sensor can detect a feather’s touch Nanomaterials in highly flexible polymer can make a wide range of strain measurements Read article: Graphene-based strain sensor can detect a feather’s touch
Medical physics Research update Microbe-killing short-wavelength UV radiation produced by LEDs Practical device could kill microbes safely and effectively on skin and in the nose and throat Read article: Microbe-killing short-wavelength UV radiation produced by LEDs