Astronomy and space Research update Did a black-hole merger create a flash in a distant quasar? Second signal from a hurtling black hole expected soon Read article: Did a black-hole merger create a flash in a distant quasar?
Emerging therapies Research update Brighter prospects for treating a rare lung cancer Near-infrared photoimmunotherapy could bring new light to cancer patients with almost no treatment options Read article: Brighter prospects for treating a rare lung cancer
Materials Research update Beetle-inspired film reflects 95% of solar radiation Material could be used to cool cars and electronics Read article: Beetle-inspired film reflects 95% of solar radiation
Diagnostic imaging Research update Near infrared fluorescence imaging provides early diagnosis of cracked teeth Identifying cracked teeth at an early stage could help diagnose the source of toothache and prevent potential tooth loss Read article: Near infrared fluorescence imaging provides early diagnosis of cracked teeth
Vacuum and cryogenics Research update Why insulated metals cool down faster than their bare counterparts Cryogenic experiments and a new thermodynamic model shed fresh light on the Leidenfrost effect Read article: Why insulated metals cool down faster than their bare counterparts
Diagnostic imaging Research update Matrix approach removes distortions in ultrasound images Researchers in France have developed a novel approach to minimize blurring in medical ultrasound images Read article: Matrix approach removes distortions in ultrasound images
Materials for energy Research update Nanolubricant makes household fridges more efficient Adding multi-walled carbon nanotubes to a common refrigerant reduced the power consumption of a domestic fridge by nearly 30% Read article: Nanolubricant makes household fridges more efficient
Imaging Research update X-ray ghost imaging goes energy-selective Spectral technique could find applications in fields such as biological and medical imaging, materials science and environmental sensing Read article: X-ray ghost imaging goes energy-selective
Instrumentation and measurement Research update Piezoelectric feedback boosts infrared atomic force microscopy New technique improves nanoscale chemical imaging Read article: Piezoelectric feedback boosts infrared atomic force microscopy
Gravity Research update Tabletop device might snare gravitational waves using tiny diamonds New matter-wave interferometer would rely on nanoparticles, not lasers Read article: Tabletop device might snare gravitational waves using tiny diamonds