Accelerators and detectors Research update Accelerator-on-a-chip created by inverse-design algorithm Device gives electrons kilovolt boost over just 30 microns Read article: Accelerator-on-a-chip created by inverse-design algorithm
Nanomaterials Research update Multi-modal nanoprobes reveal hidden magnetism An approach usually employed in astrophysics has been scaled down to the quantum realm Read article: Multi-modal nanoprobes reveal hidden magnetism
Radiotherapy Research update Alpha DaRT treatment proves a success in first-in-human trial Patients in the first trial of diffusing alpha-emitters radiotherapy had impressive tumour response rates and sustained only minimal toxicities Read article: Alpha DaRT treatment proves a success in first-in-human trial
Medical physics Research update Nutrient flow in the brain is controlled by blood-vessel dilation, reveals network model New understanding of blood transport could lead to better solar panels Read article: Nutrient flow in the brain is controlled by blood-vessel dilation, reveals network model
Astronomy and space Research update LIGO–Virgo claims another neutron-star merger Collision created object with “unusually high mass”, say astrophysicists Read article: LIGO–Virgo claims another neutron-star merger
Biophysics and bioengineering Research update Getting inside a dog’s nose with mass spectrometry Identifying the chemicals that let dogs sniff out cancer could lead to routine non-invasive screening and early diagnosis Read article: Getting inside a dog’s nose with mass spectrometry
Biomaterials Research update Gold nanoparticles inside cells are not inert, say researchers New study reveals that cells can metabolize gold even though it is not essential for their function Read article: Gold nanoparticles inside cells are not inert, say researchers
Particle therapy Research update Proton therapy lowers side effects in treatment of locally advanced cancers Concurrent chemoradiotherapy using protons rather than photons reduces side effects without impacting treatment efficacy Read article: Proton therapy lowers side effects in treatment of locally advanced cancers
Astronomy and space Research update Three-body calculations suggest how black holes get close enough to merge Simulations could explain how a third object could push black holes closer together Read article: Three-body calculations suggest how black holes get close enough to merge
Biophysics and bioengineering Research update Advanced imaging reveals suction secrets of midge larvae Understanding how larvae cling to rocks in fast-moving streams could inspire new suction devices in medicine and industry Read article: Advanced imaging reveals suction secrets of midge larvae