Soft matter and liquids Research update Geckos sprint on water using surface tension and body motion Study could lead to better search-and-rescue robots Read article: Geckos sprint on water using surface tension and body motion
Biomaterials Research update 3D printing and genetic engineering bring biofilms to life Researchers produce self-regenerating living hydrogels with customizable properties Read article: 3D printing and genetic engineering bring biofilms to life
Biomedical devices Research update Fibre-based probe enables real-time deep-brain imaging A single fibre-based endoscopic probe enables high-resolution and minimally invasive fluorescent imaging of neural network dynamics Read article: Fibre-based probe enables real-time deep-brain imaging
Diagnostic imaging Research update 3D X-ray techniques can enhance medical imaging Two new approaches to creating 3D X-ray images could improve disease screening and allow imaging of delicate biological samples Read article: 3D X-ray techniques can enhance medical imaging
Astronomy and space Research update ‘Stunning’ images of protoplanetary discs shed light on planet formation Gas giants form much faster and further from their stars than previously thought Read article: ‘Stunning’ images of protoplanetary discs shed light on planet formation
Fabrication and process Research update Imploding hydrogel shrinks objects to the nanoscale New nanofabrication technique can print 3D objects of nearly any shape and might be used to make novel optical metamaterials and electronics devices Read article: Imploding hydrogel shrinks objects to the nanoscale
Radiotherapy Research update Deep learning enables automatic radiotherapy planning A deep-learning model accurately predicts 3D dose distributions to enable automatic radiation treatment planning Read article: Deep learning enables automatic radiotherapy planning
Agriculture Research update Farmers face double trouble as world warms At risk from heat and drought in a warming world, farmers face double trouble in two or more great farming regions at once Read article: Farmers face double trouble as world warms
Particle therapy Research update Proton minibeams tackle aggressive brain tumours Proton minibeam radiation therapy could increase tumour control and reduce neurotoxicity in treatments of high-grade gliomas Read article: Proton minibeams tackle aggressive brain tumours
Climate Research update Electric vehicles need a little help from their friends Take-up relies on both technology improvements and recommendations from others Read article: Electric vehicles need a little help from their friends