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
Optics and photonics Research update Janus droplets reflect an explosion of colour Newly discovered effect could lead to better paints and sensors Read article: Janus droplets reflect an explosion of colour
Nanomaterials Research update Upconverting nanoparticles allow mice to see in infrared The technique could help advance night vision technologies Read article: Upconverting nanoparticles allow mice to see in infrared
Biomedical devices Research update Portable fluorometer detects breast cancer cells An inexpensive portable fluorometer detects fluorescently-labelled breast cancer cells Read article: Portable fluorometer detects breast cancer cells
Climate Research update What are the health risks of warming at 1.5 °C, 2 °C and more? We need to prepare our health systems to manage changes in the magnitude and pattern of climate-sensitive health outcomes as climate changes, says Kristie Ebi Read article: What are the health risks of warming at 1.5 °C, 2 °C and more?
Polymers Research update Bio-based monomers help upcycle plastic bottles New technique could help with the serious problem of ever-increasing amounts of plastic waste Read article: Bio-based monomers help upcycle plastic bottles
Biomaterials Research update New hydrogel stiffens and softens like a natural muscle Material could play a role in creating artificial tissues and organs Read article: New hydrogel stiffens and softens like a natural muscle
Biomedical devices Research update Virtual lens enhances X-ray microscopy Fourier ptychography using X-rays yields absorption and phase-contrast information as well as higher resolution images Read article: Virtual lens enhances X-ray microscopy