Biomedical devices Research update EEG can look deep into the brain Electroencephalography can accurately study activity in the deep areas of the brain Read article: EEG can look deep into the brain
Cryosphere Research update Does iron make icebergs green? Glacial flour could be responsible for jade bergs Read article: Does iron make icebergs green?
Biomaterials Research update Protocells help make DNA computer Synthetic cell-like capsules protect biomolecular logic gates while allowing them to operate faster Read article: Protocells help make DNA computer
Radiotherapy Research update Tumour growth models shed light on radionuclide therapy Mechanistic modelling reveals that not all tumour cells are exposed to radiation during radium-223 treatment of bone metastases Read article: Tumour growth models shed light on radionuclide therapy
2D materials Research update Monolayer resets record for thinnest non-volatile memory device Researchers observe high and low resistance state switching in atom-thick hexagonal boron nitride Read article: Monolayer resets record for thinnest non-volatile memory device
Detectors and sensors Research update Curved camera chips may be the next leap in astronomical imaging A new study shows that curved detectors offer a viable alternative for future space missions Read article: Curved camera chips may be the next leap in astronomical imaging
Dark matter and energy Research update Gravitational waves could reveal ultralight bosons lurking near black holes Dark-matter candidate could be detected by LISA detector Read article: Gravitational waves could reveal ultralight bosons lurking near black holes
Topological matter Research update Chiral surface excitons spotted on topological insulator Circularly polarized light emission could lead to better solar cells and lighting Read article: Chiral surface excitons spotted on topological insulator
Neural engineering Research update Wireless neurostimulator modulates rats’ behaviour A wireless neurostimulator can target a specific brain structure in rats and effectively modulate the animals' behaviour Read article: Wireless neurostimulator modulates rats’ behaviour
Climate Research update Extreme extratropical cyclones could triple in number by century-end Europe and US could see more frequent intense rainfall events as climate changes Read article: Extreme extratropical cyclones could triple in number by century-end