Quantum computing Research update Machine learning is implemented on an IBM quantum processor Proof-of-concept demonstration done using two superconducting qubits Read article: Machine learning is implemented on an IBM quantum processor
Diagnostic imaging Research update CT system developers utilize AI to boost patient care At the recent European Congress of Radiology, many vendors dedicated their CT booth presentations to the integration of artificial intelligence into the modality Read article: CT system developers utilize AI to boost patient care
Climate Research update Storms and heatwaves don’t strike twice, believe residents Do people harmed by extreme weather suffer from "gambler's fallacy"? Read article: Storms and heatwaves don’t strike twice, believe residents
Fabrication and process Research update Room-temperature cycling cools down strengthening in aluminium alloys Researchers discover a low-temperature method that could replace century-old high-temperature strengthening techniques Read article: Room-temperature cycling cools down strengthening in aluminium alloys
2D materials Research update The sky is not the limit for 2D material space technology Experiments reveal that 2D material devices can withstand the radiation exposure of space missions Read article: The sky is not the limit for 2D material space technology
Diagnostic imaging Research update Eye scan can detect signs of Alzheimer’s disease Loss of blood vessels in the retina could provide an early indicator of Alzheimer's disease Read article: Eye scan can detect signs of Alzheimer’s disease
Stars and solar physics Research update Ice cores reveal huge solar storm struck Earth around 660 BC Storm was ten times stronger than disruptive recent events Read article: Ice cores reveal huge solar storm struck Earth around 660 BC
Radiotherapy Research update Radiotherapy is more effective in warmed-up tumours The smaller dose requirement when radiation treatment includes mild hyperthermia could mean less severe side effects Read article: Radiotherapy is more effective in warmed-up tumours
Climate Research update Is reforestation ‘our most poorly understood weapon’? Machine learning assesses how much carbon 1.2 trillion new trees could store Read article: Is reforestation ‘our most poorly understood weapon’?
Biomaterials Research update STM measurements redefine protein conductances Results of experiments on single proteins using the right contacts counter their reputation as poor conductors Read article: STM measurements redefine protein conductances
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