Lasers Research update Laser-driven radio transmitter has a vintage sound Technology could be adapted to operate in the terahertz range to boost wireless data capacity Read article: Laser-driven radio transmitter has a vintage sound
Neural engineering Research update Thinking aloud: translating thoughts directly into speech Deep learning algorithms combined with advanced speech synthesizers can translate brain signals into intelligible, recognizable speech Read article: Thinking aloud: translating thoughts directly into speech
Fabrication and process Research update Atom-by-atom diffusion offers simple route to longer and thinner nanowires A single-step moulding technique makes it much easier to fabricate long and thin nanowires from crystalline metals Read article: Atom-by-atom diffusion offers simple route to longer and thinner nanowires
Radiotherapy Research update Innovation: patent applications review A round-up of some recent international patent applications in radiation therapies Read article: Innovation: patent applications review
Astronomy and space Research update Black hole jets create ‘negative energy’ particles, simulation reveals Computer model captures small-scale variations in plasma density Read article: Black hole jets create ‘negative energy’ particles, simulation reveals
Water Research update How scarce is fresh US groundwater? In some regions reserves extend less than 300 m deep Read article: How scarce is fresh US groundwater?
Biomaterials Research update Gecko-inspired adhesive propels robotic inchworm Microstructured material grips in just one direction Read article: Gecko-inspired adhesive propels robotic inchworm
Diagnostic imaging Research update AI-based algorithm learns to detect tumours in microscopy images Convolutional neural network correctly identifies 96% of tumours of different origins and types Read article: AI-based algorithm learns to detect tumours in microscopy images
Superconductivity Research update Squeezed graphene becomes a superconductor Pressure puts a new twist on magic-angle bilayers Read article: Squeezed graphene becomes a superconductor
Nanomaterials Research update Real-time measurements reveal chaotic vibration in carbon nanotubes Novel photonic microscope uncovers pseudo-periodic behaviour in the thermal vibrations of carbon nanotubes Read article: Real-time measurements reveal chaotic vibration in carbon nanotubes