Devices and structures Research update Handheld gas sensor distinguishes methanol from ethanol Device enables inexpensive selective detection of methanol in mixtures with high ethanol content Read article: Handheld gas sensor distinguishes methanol from ethanol
Climate Research update Forests reduce cyclone intensity Reforestation of Europe could cut number of cyclones by as much as four-fifths and reduce heavy rainfall Read article: Forests reduce cyclone intensity
Polymers Research update Material lattice morphs into doubly curved shapes Technique could produce scalable, reversible, shape-shifting structures with hitherto unseen complexity for use in a host of practical applications Read article: Material lattice morphs into doubly curved shapes
Astronomy and space Research update Light from the cosmic web maps filaments across millions of light-years Filaments could link several galaxies Read article: Light from the cosmic web maps filaments across millions of light-years
Diagnostic imaging Research update High-performance, low-field MRI improves lung imaging A high-performance, low-field-strength MRI scanner increases the quality of interventional and diagnostic images Read article: High-performance, low-field MRI improves lung imaging
Quantum optics Research update How to shape photons using a trapped atom Temporal technique could give quantum networks a boost Read article: How to shape photons using a trapped atom
Climate Research update Sharing scientific and indigenous knowledge brings new insights Finding common ground could help understand and adapt to Arctic climate change Read article: Sharing scientific and indigenous knowledge brings new insights
Biomedical devices Research update Breath test detects opioids Researchers develop a simple test to detect opioid drugs in exhaled breath Read article: Breath test detects opioids
Nuclear medicine Research update Record breaking fusion reaction could transform medical isotope production A new world record for the strongest steady-state nuclear fusion reaction could boost production of the vital medical isotope molybdenum-99 Read article: Record breaking fusion reaction could transform medical isotope production
Climate Research update Drought may hit half world’s wheat at once Wheat yields could be hit by severe drought across half the world at once, driving up prices and making problems for global markets Read article: Drought may hit half world’s wheat at once