Advanced materials Research update 3D topological insulators go photonic First ever structure of its kind could find future applications in high-power lasers and optical diodes Read article: 3D topological insulators go photonic
Climate Research update Ocean warming speeds vary with depth The world’s oceans are a vast reservoir of heat and ocean warming speeds differ widely Read article: Ocean warming speeds vary with depth
Diagnostic imaging Research update Machine learning provides insight into the human brain Using machine learning to analyse fMRI data reveals new information about the cellular architecture of the human brain Read article: Machine learning provides insight into the human brain
Nanomaterials Research update New nanocarbon hits the scene Identical phenine nanotube structures may bring insights into pore chemistry and its role in fundamental processes Read article: New nanocarbon hits the scene
Devices and structures Research update Scalable wearable piezoelectric materials prove elementary Tellurium nanowires make nanomanufactured cardiac monitors feasible Read article: Scalable wearable piezoelectric materials prove elementary
Biomedical devices Research update Optogenetics implant is good news for incontinent rats LED-based system could also treat conditions of the digestive tract Read article: Optogenetics implant is good news for incontinent rats
Climate Research update Winters are ‘getting sick’ Decline of snowpack in California Sierra could dry out reservoirs and exacerbate forest fires Read article: Winters are ‘getting sick’
Advanced materials Research update Measuring local invariants in topological materials Optical resonator experiments shed more light on these technologically important structures Read article: Measuring local invariants in topological materials
Neural engineering Research update Optical technology watches nerve cells fire A rapid, non-invasive optical technique can visualize the electrical activity of nerve cells Read article: Optical technology watches nerve cells fire
Astronomy and space Research update Dying star sheds light on spin of supermassive black hole Mystery object close to black hole could be devouring stellar remnant Read article: Dying star sheds light on spin of supermassive black hole