2D materials Research update 3D printing technique improves vertical conductivity of 2D materials New methodology vertically aligns 2D materials Read article: 3D printing technique improves vertical conductivity of 2D materials
Soft matter and liquids Research update Sonic shock waves could help desalinate water New technique could be applied to water treatment, but not everyone is convinced Read article: Sonic shock waves could help desalinate water
Nuclear medicine Research update Automated algorithm determines patient’s response to Ra-223 therapy Automated bone scan software can determine the response to radium-223 treatment for patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer Read article: Automated algorithm determines patient’s response to Ra-223 therapy
Advanced materials Research update Plasmonic nanoprobe optically monitors neural activity New device is better than traditional microelectrode and fluorescence-based approaches Read article: Plasmonic nanoprobe optically monitors neural activity
Climate Research update Extreme heatwaves pose spreading threat Rising temperatures mean that heatwaves will become hotter, more frequent, last longer and will cover much wider areas Read article: Extreme heatwaves pose spreading threat
Astronomy and space Research update Doomed exoplanets were much like Earth White-dwarf starlight reveals rocky compositions of ancient worlds Read article: Doomed exoplanets were much like Earth
Nanomaterials Research update Giant negative thermal expansion seen in nanomagnet The effect occurs at room temperature and will be important for a host of technology applications Read article: Giant negative thermal expansion seen in nanomagnet
Atmosphere Research update UK air is cleaner but challenges remain Researchers call for integrated policies on air pollution, greenhouse gases and sustainable development Read article: UK air is cleaner but challenges remain
Radiotherapy Research update Targeted treatment guides radiation directly to pancreatic tumours Alpha therapy targeting a protein in the tumour stroma could provide a new treatment for pancreatic cancer Read article: Targeted treatment guides radiation directly to pancreatic tumours
Materials for energy Research update Metallic tin ‘reduces’ limitations of perovskite solar cells Scientists tackle unwanted oxidation reactions to boost the performance of monolithic all-perovskite tandem solar cells Read article: Metallic tin ‘reduces’ limitations of perovskite solar cells
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