Stars and solar physics Research update Forbidden nuclear transition sheds light on how some stars die Laboratory experiment suggests that intermediate-mass stars expire via thermonuclear explosions Read article: Forbidden nuclear transition sheds light on how some stars die
Biomedical devices Research update Invisible dye embeds vaccination records on skin A microneedle patch containing fluorescent quantum dots invisibly encodes vaccination history in the skin Read article: Invisible dye embeds vaccination records on skin
Nuclear medicine Research update Ultrasensitive PET enables sub-second total-body imaging Combining the uEXPLORER total-body PET/CT scanner with advanced image reconstruction enables real-time capture of blood flow and heart function Read article: Ultrasensitive PET enables sub-second total-body imaging
Nanophotonics Research update Photon frequency doubler is controlled by light New technique could lead to all-optical computers Read article: Photon frequency doubler is controlled by light
Biomedical devices Research update Can a simple sweat sensor replace blood tests? A new sweat sensor can remove the need for blood draws to monitor levels of metabolites Read article: Can a simple sweat sensor replace blood tests?
Radiotherapy Research update Could faster breast cancer radiotherapy replace longer treatments? A shorter course of higher-dose radiation to part of the breast shows promise for women with localized breast cancer Read article: Could faster breast cancer radiotherapy replace longer treatments?
Nanomaterials Research update Nanomaterial-coated fabric destroys chemical warfare agents Composite metal-organic frameworks might be used in protective suits and face masks for soldiers Read article: Nanomaterial-coated fabric destroys chemical warfare agents
2D materials Research update Ultra-flat graphene goes wrinkle free Proton-assisted growth smooths out the carbon sheet Read article: Ultra-flat graphene goes wrinkle free
Planetary science Research update Ancient rings surrounding the Sun could have divided the solar system Clear distinction between rocky planet and gas giants explained by new study Read article: Ancient rings surrounding the Sun could have divided the solar system
Emerging therapies Research update Progress in physical chemistry may enhance light-based therapies Non-toxic silicon nanocrystals enable more effective phototherapies by converting low-energy photons to higher energies Read article: Progress in physical chemistry may enhance light-based therapies
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