Biophysics and bioengineering Research update One step closer to in vitro blood production Researchers in Japan have achieved long-term blood production by implanting decellularized bone fragments in mice Read article: One step closer to in vitro blood production
Biomaterials Research update Food dye helps 3D-print vascular networks New technique overcomes a major obstacle in tissue bioengineering Read article: Food dye helps 3D-print vascular networks
Radiotherapy Research update Artificial neural networks enable ultrasound-guided radiotherapy Machine-learning technique makes ultrasound an accurate alternative to X-rays for image-guided radiotherapy Read article: Artificial neural networks enable ultrasound-guided radiotherapy
Materials Research update New type of origami features ‘topological mode locking’ Folded metamaterials could protect crashing drones Read article: New type of origami features ‘topological mode locking’
Quantum mechanics Research update Antimatter quantum interferometry makes its debut Researchers of the QUPLAS collaboration have performed the first ever double-slit-like experiment on antiparticles Read article: Antimatter quantum interferometry makes its debut
Condensed matter Research update ‘Thermal inductor’ could convert boiling water to ice with no energy input Technology could be used in refrigerators if a perfect thermoelectric can be found Read article: ‘Thermal inductor’ could convert boiling water to ice with no energy input
Radiotherapy Research update Start-up companies showcase radiotherapy innovation At the ESTRO 38 trade show, start-up companies introduced their latest devices and software designed to enhance radiotherapy Read article: Start-up companies showcase radiotherapy innovation
Climate Research update How could a changing climate affect human fertility? People may adapt child-rearing decisions differently in tropics and further north, according to a new study Read article: How could a changing climate affect human fertility?
Gravity Research update Black-hole–neutron-star merger may have been spotted by LIGO–Virgo Upgraded gravitational-wave detectors report five possible events in April alone Read article: Black-hole–neutron-star merger may have been spotted by LIGO–Virgo
Composites Research update Mimicking squid skin to improve thermoregulating blankets New material could be used to cool electronic circuits, in smart clothing and in building insulation Read article: Mimicking squid skin to improve thermoregulating blankets