Devices and structures Research update Negative capacitance appears in ferroelectric materials New verification of a fundamental theory could help improve the energy efficiency of electronic devices Read article: Negative capacitance appears in ferroelectric materials
Catalysis and chemistry Research update Hydrogen dissociation on impact settles catalysis debate Researchers uncover the exact mechanism by which hydrogen gas molecules are split on platinum surfaces Read article: Hydrogen dissociation on impact settles catalysis debate
Emerging therapies Research update MRI optimizes photodynamic therapy efficacy MRI tracking of drug accumulation in tumours can maximize the effectiveness of the cancer treatment photodynamic therapy Read article: MRI optimizes photodynamic therapy efficacy
Accelerators and detectors Research update Metamaterial boosts performance of wakefield accelerator Steel and copper plates increase quality of particle beams Read article: Metamaterial boosts performance of wakefield accelerator
Biomedical devices Research update Tiny light guides could enhance biomedical devices Multiphoton laser direct writing creates smallest ever polydimethylsiloxane light guides without the need for a photoinitiator Read article: Tiny light guides could enhance biomedical devices
Water Research update Salt-free drinkable water comes at a cost Two-thirds of the world worries about water for at least a month annually. One successful source of salt-free drinkable water leaves a bitter aftertaste Read article: Salt-free drinkable water comes at a cost
Quantum optics Research update Light–matter entanglement creates Schrödinger-cat states New work could help advance the field of quantum state engineering with possible applications in quantum networks and quantum computing Read article: Light–matter entanglement creates Schrödinger-cat states
Astronomy and space Research update Saturn’s rings were formed when dinosaurs roamed Earth Cassini's last measurements also shed light on the core of Saturn Read article: Saturn’s rings were formed when dinosaurs roamed Earth
Devices and structures Research update 3D printing mimics crystal microstructures to inspire stronger materials Replicating the hardening mechanisms used in metallurgy can create engineered materials that are both lightweight and robust Read article: 3D printing mimics crystal microstructures to inspire stronger materials
Emerging therapies Research update Integrated catheter improves accuracy of heart treatment An integrated catheter offers real-time monitoring of radio-frequency ablation used to treat cardiac arrhythmias Read article: Integrated catheter improves accuracy of heart treatment
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