Materials for energy Research update Protein building blocks make sustainable organic batteries Protein batteries could be promising alternatives to conventional lithium-ion devices Read article: Protein building blocks make sustainable organic batteries
Renewables Research update California sunsets bring solar woes Increasing numbers of rooftop photovoltaics cause grid operators headaches meeting evening demand Read article: California sunsets bring solar woes
Diagnostic imaging Research update CT-based radiomics reveals prostate cancer risk Applying radiomics and machine-learning techniques to CT data helps assess the aggressiveness of prostate cancer and guide treatment decisions Read article: CT-based radiomics reveals prostate cancer risk
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Carbon nanotube 16-bit microprocessor takes computing beyond silicon The most complex computing device from emerging non-silicon materials reported so far says “Hello World” Read article: Carbon nanotube 16-bit microprocessor takes computing beyond silicon
2D materials Research update Graphene-based fabric protects against mosquitoes Material blocks bites and chemicals that attract biting insects Read article: Graphene-based fabric protects against mosquitoes
Radiotherapy Research update Innovation: patent applications review A round-up of some recent international patent applications in radiation therapy Read article: Innovation: patent applications review
Climate Research update Bald cypress trees extend climate record in eastern US Black River tree rings reveal growth conditions over 2624 years Read article: Bald cypress trees extend climate record in eastern US
Earth sciences Research update Noisy freight trains could help predict California earthquakes New technique monitors changes in seismic velocity Read article: Noisy freight trains could help predict California earthquakes
Biofabrication Research update Quick-gelling inks allow high-resolution bioprinting Multi-component tissue scaffolds with fine structural detail are now possible, offering unprecedented control over cellular development Read article: Quick-gelling inks allow high-resolution bioprinting
Astronomy and space Research update Simulation of eight million ‘mock universes’ sheds light on galaxy evolution Model homes-in on connection between dark matter and star formation Read article: Simulation of eight million ‘mock universes’ sheds light on galaxy evolution