Biophysics Research update Magnetic microrobots line up for stem cell therapy Magnetically controlled microrobots offer targeted delivery and transplantation of stem cells Read article: Magnetic microrobots line up for stem cell therapy
Climate Research update Warm weather drives Antarctic krill south Population shifts could have dire consequences for Southern Ocean ecosystems Read article: Warm weather drives Antarctic krill south
Biophysics and bioengineering Research update Sensor-covered glove could lead to better prosthetic hands Low-cost array of pressure sensors reveals the secrets of human grasp Read article: Sensor-covered glove could lead to better prosthetic hands
Gravity Research update Thermal spectrum of analogue black hole puts Hawking radiation in a new light Quantum simulation shows that black holes have temperature Read article: Thermal spectrum of analogue black hole puts Hawking radiation in a new light
Radiotherapy Research update Assessing tumour hypoxia could personalize lung cancer treatments Pre-treatment PET could help design stereotactic body radiotherapy plans that account for tumour hypoxia Read article: Assessing tumour hypoxia could personalize lung cancer treatments
Materials for energy Research update Simple system brings body-powered electricity a step closer A wearable and implantable device provides a cheap and practical means of producing and storing energy from human movements Read article: Simple system brings body-powered electricity a step closer
Nuclear physics Research update ‘Cold case’ of cold fusion reopened by Google-funded scientists Still no evidence for cold fusion, but researchers say controversial phenomenon may be real Read article: ‘Cold case’ of cold fusion reopened by Google-funded scientists
Agriculture Research update Trading food can harm rivers Globalization has doubled impact, study finds Read article: Trading food can harm rivers
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
Materials for energy Research update Water-based batteries enable a green energy future A potassium-ion cell with a water-based electrolyte shows competitive performance for safe and low-cost green energy storage Read article: Water-based batteries enable a green energy future
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