Astronomy and space Research update Polarized radio waves reveal magnetic nature of gamma-ray burst Study uncovers magnetic patches the size of the solar system Read article: Polarized radio waves reveal magnetic nature of gamma-ray burst
Radiotherapy Research update PHASER linac will translate FLASH radiotherapy to the clinic The PHASER system will enable near-instantaneous delivery of highly conformal image-guided radiotherapy Read article: PHASER linac will translate FLASH radiotherapy to the clinic
Biomaterials Research update Entropy and electrostatics help disordered proteins sense curvature Chain entropy and electrostatic repulsion compete to allow disordered proteins to find curved membranes Read article: Entropy and electrostatics help disordered proteins sense curvature
Diagnostic imaging Research update Mini MRI scanner tackles knee injury diagnosis A mini MRI scanner that uses magic angle imaging could quickly and accurately diagnose knee injuries Read article: Mini MRI scanner tackles knee injury diagnosis
Polymers Research update Ink-free polymers colour under stress Controlled “crazing” can colour polymers for many possible applications Read article: Ink-free polymers colour under stress
Materials Research update Seashells inspire shatterproof glass Researchers have created a new type of glass by mimicking the nacre structure in mollusc shells Read article: Seashells inspire shatterproof glass
Agriculture Research update Biochar could boost US crops Charcoal made from plant remains improves soil and offers gains in yield Read article: Biochar could boost US crops
Diagnostic imaging Research update Low-cost eye scanner could increase worldwide access to retinal imaging An affordable optical coherence tomography scanner could improve worldwide access to retinal screening and early detection of eye disease Read article: Low-cost eye scanner could increase worldwide access to retinal imaging
Biomaterials Research update Amino acid orchestra trains machine learning algorithms to design proteins Music encoding protein properties provides a new route to AI materials design Read article: Amino acid orchestra trains machine learning algorithms to design proteins
Climate Research update Climate impact of aircraft contrails could treble by mid-century Lowering soot emissions from jet engines could help reduce cloud formation Read article: Climate impact of aircraft contrails could treble by mid-century