Microscopy Research update Graphene boosts microscope resolution by a factor of 10 Carbon-based material replaces metal and achieves sub-nanometre resolution Read article: Graphene boosts microscope resolution by a factor of 10
Diagnostic imaging Research update European Society of Radiology seeks to demystify biomarkers ESR’s new recommendations aim to promote understanding and use of imaging biomarkers as decision-making tools in clinical trials and routine practice Read article: European Society of Radiology seeks to demystify biomarkers
Astronomy and space Research update Planet-eating star could be lurking in nearby cluster Doomed world may have been devoured over several years Read article: Planet-eating star could be lurking in nearby cluster
Particle therapy Research update Proton therapy continues to show promise for children with cancer Two newly published studies reinforce the promise and safety of using proton therapy in the brain to treat paediatric cancers Read article: Proton therapy continues to show promise for children with cancer
Biomaterials Research update Nanocapsules deliver gene-editing payload Structures are alternatives to viral vectors for gene therapy using the CRISPR-Cas9 system Read article: Nanocapsules deliver gene-editing payload
Climate Research update Study offers verdict for China’s efforts on coal emissions How successful were nation's three policies at stemming greenhouse emissions? Read article: Study offers verdict for China’s efforts on coal emissions
Cosmology Research update Cosmic clash over Hubble constant shows no sign of abating New measurement of universe’s expansion is in conflict with Big Bang yardstick Read article: Cosmic clash over Hubble constant shows no sign of abating
Climate Research update Healthcare can worsen global climate crisis Healthcare workers urging zero carbon emissions say chemicals used increasingly to anaesthetize patients are potent greenhouse gases Read article: Healthcare can worsen global climate crisis
Biofabrication Research update Hydrogel to repair heart proves safe to inject in humans A first-in-human trial demonstrates the safety of an injectable hydrogel that aims to restore cardiac function following a heart attack Read article: Hydrogel to repair heart proves safe to inject in humans
Planetary science Research update Water vapour is spotted on a distant rocky planet K2-18b is in the habitable zone of a red-dwarf star Read article: Water vapour is spotted on a distant rocky planet
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