Polymers Research update Turbulence transforms polymers into gecko-like dendrites Unusual-looking polymers have strong adhesive properties Read article: Turbulence transforms polymers into gecko-like dendrites
Diagnostic imaging Research update Portable MR sensor diagnoses dehydration A portable, single-sided MR sensor uses non-invasive muscle tissue measurements to assess dehydration Read article: Portable MR sensor diagnoses dehydration
Astronomy and space Research update Strontium detection confirms heavy elements form in neutron star mergers Observations are first spectroscopic evidence that neutron stars are made mostly of neutrons Read article: Strontium detection confirms heavy elements form in neutron star mergers
Radiotherapy Research update Multifunctional nanoparticles show promise for cancer therapy and imaging Bismuth gadolinium oxide nanoparticles could act as a theranostic agent to enhance radiotherapy and increase image contrast Read article: Multifunctional nanoparticles show promise for cancer therapy and imaging
Climate Research update Flooding set to increase in Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna river basin Heavy rainfall likely to rise even if climate change limited to 1.5 °C Read article: Flooding set to increase in Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna river basin
Biomedical devices Research update Low-cost kirigami sensor tracks shoulder movement Device could be mass produced for less than $10 Read article: Low-cost kirigami sensor tracks shoulder movement
Diagnostic imaging Research update Deep learning algorithm helps diagnose neurological emergencies A deep learning algorithm detects brain haemorrhages on head CT scans with comparable performance to highly trained radiologists Read article: Deep learning algorithm helps diagnose neurological emergencies
Ecosystems Research update Strategic wind farm siting could help seabirds Coastal birds may be more vulnerable to widespread offshore development Read article: Strategic wind farm siting could help seabirds
Metrology Research update New optical timekeeper is 10 times more reliable than caesium atomic clocks Silicon cavity replaces hydrogen maser to boost performance Read article: New optical timekeeper is 10 times more reliable than caesium atomic clocks
Radiotherapy Research update Optical imaging provides quality assurance for small radiotherapy beams Optical scintillation imaging enables rapid verification of small radiation beams with millimetre resolution Read article: Optical imaging provides quality assurance for small radiotherapy beams