Particle and nuclear Research update Exotic nuclear decay observed in dark-matter detector Two-neutrino double electron capture is seen in huge tank of xenon Read article: Exotic nuclear decay observed in dark-matter detector
Materials for energy Research update Perovskites perform well under pressure Researchers manipulate new knowledge on perovskite ferroelectricity to enhance piezoelectric effect and create nanogenerators Read article: Perovskites perform well under pressure
Advanced materials Research update Quantum computer prospects improve on the surface Scientists observe quantized conductance of “Majorana zero modes” inside superconductor vortex cores as a step towards topological quantum computers Read article: Quantum computer prospects improve on the surface
Earth sciences Research update Did the Romans build seismic invisibility cloaks? “Archaeological metamaterials” may have acted as a shield against earthquakes Read article: Did the Romans build seismic invisibility cloaks?
Pollution Research update Sunshine boosts aerosol controls Benefits of temporary emissions cuts in Beijing increased by interaction of solar radiation and pollution, model shows Read article: Sunshine boosts aerosol controls
Radiotherapy Research update Clinical linear accelerator delivers FLASH radiotherapy Researchers develop a way to reversibly modify a conventional linac to deliver FLASH irradiation Read article: Clinical linear accelerator delivers FLASH radiotherapy
Diagnostic imaging Research update Artificial intelligence versus 101 radiologists An AI system used to detect breast cancer in mammograms achieved a comparable performance to 101 radiologists Read article: Artificial intelligence versus 101 radiologists
2D materials Research update Niobium telluride could be a topological superconductor The material also shows anisotropic magnetoresistance Read article: Niobium telluride could be a topological superconductor
States of matter Research update Supersolid behaviour spotted in dipolar quantum gases Three independent groups catch sight of an elusive state of matter Read article: Supersolid behaviour spotted in dipolar quantum gases
Radiotherapy Research update First MRI-guided radiosurgery achieved near implanted defibrillator The simultaneous rise of MRI-guided radiotherapy and implanted cardiac defibrillators for treating heart conditions will make the procedure increasingly common Read article: First MRI-guided radiosurgery achieved near implanted defibrillator