Microscopy Research update New ‘telescope-microscope’ detects extremely low levels of light Quantum image sensor-based device could be used to observe living cells Read article: New ‘telescope-microscope’ detects extremely low levels of light
Neural engineering Research update Electric field treatment restores movement to rats with spinal injuries An ultrathin implant that delivers stimulation directly to the spinal cord significantly improved motion and sensation in injured rats Read article: Electric field treatment restores movement to rats with spinal injuries
Earth sciences Research update Mysterious seismic wave speed-up deep within Earth’s mantle explained at last A phase change in post-perovskite materials at the so-called D” discontinuity is also evidence for long-predicted slow, convective flows in the mantle itself Read article: Mysterious seismic wave speed-up deep within Earth’s mantle explained at last
Topological matter Research update New microscopy technique can identify topological superconductors Scanning-tunnelling microscope with a superconducting tip could help uncover materials for next-generation quantum computers Read article: New microscopy technique can identify topological superconductors
Metrology Research update New definition of second ticks closer after international optical-clock comparison Fibre and satellites connections span two continents Read article: New definition of second ticks closer after international optical-clock comparison
Magnetism and spin Research update New mechanism explains behaviour of materials exhibiting giant magnetoresistance "Remarkable" new model of quantum double-exchange ferromagnets could produce fresh insights into these technologically-important materials Read article: New mechanism explains behaviour of materials exhibiting giant magnetoresistance
Condensed matter Research update Coulomb liquid emerges from five electrons in a semiconductor Study could shed light on exotic phases of matter Read article: Coulomb liquid emerges from five electrons in a semiconductor
Astronomy and space Research update X-rays reveal a cosmic filament New study shines a light on missing baryonic matter Read article: X-rays reveal a cosmic filament
Advanced materials Research update Symmetric crystals can absorb light asymmetrically Counterintuitive discovery could help develop new technologies that control light Read article: Symmetric crystals can absorb light asymmetrically
Mathematics and computation Research update Quantum vacuum fluctuations illuminated by new computational technique Simulations could connect laser experiments to quantum electrodynamics Read article: Quantum vacuum fluctuations illuminated by new computational technique
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