Lasers Research update Ultrafast spin laser could boost optical data transmission Modulating light polarization could improve telecoms energy efficiency Read article: Ultrafast spin laser could boost optical data transmission
Astronomy and space Research update First images of a black hole unveiled by astronomers in landmark discovery Breakthrough from the Event Horizon Telescope shows that it is now possible to experimentally study the event horizon of supermassive black holes Read article: First images of a black hole unveiled by astronomers in landmark discovery
Diagnostic imaging Research update Multi-directional spectroscopy enables human neuroimaging Using multiple optical paths for functional near-infrared spectroscopy could improve 3D visualization of brain activity Read article: Multi-directional spectroscopy enables human neuroimaging
Diagnostic imaging Research update Ultrahigh-field MRI tracks multiple sclerosis progression Imaging the evolution of cortical lesions using 7T MRI can predict the progression of multiple sclerosis Read article: Ultrahigh-field MRI tracks multiple sclerosis progression
Atomic and molecular Research update Quasicrystalline Bose–Einstein condensate provides a glimpse of physics in higher dimensions Ultracold atoms take a “quantum walk” in momentum space Read article: Quasicrystalline Bose–Einstein condensate provides a glimpse of physics in higher dimensions
Ecosystems Research update Mangroves deliver research surprise Fast growth could partially offset human-caused loss Read article: Mangroves deliver research surprise
Biomaterials Research update Sticky biomaterial could repair corneal injuries in patients Gel-based solution avoids the complications associated with current standard treatments Read article: Sticky biomaterial could repair corneal injuries in patients
Polymers Research update Shear forces help make stretchable hydrogel Surprising new behaviour is similar to that in dissipative, far-from-equilibrium, biological systems capable of self-healing Read article: Shear forces help make stretchable hydrogel
Diagnostic imaging Research update A new approach to 3D brain visualization Virtual and augmented reality allow users to visualize and interact with head MRI and CT scans Read article: A new approach to 3D brain visualization
Advanced materials Research update Plastic refrigerant could lead to more environmentally friendly cooling systems Materials displaying "colossal barocaloric effects" could replace hydrofluorocarbons Read article: Plastic refrigerant could lead to more environmentally friendly cooling systems