Ultracold matter Research update Ultracold atoms quench a thirst for universality far from equilibrium Three very different experiments explore how ensembles react to rapid changes Read article: Ultracold atoms quench a thirst for universality far from equilibrium
Advanced materials Research update Astrophysical dynamo could appear in Weyl metal Recently discovered topological material might be used to test for the effect responsible for generating and sustaining magnetic fields in galaxies, stars and planets Read article: Astrophysical dynamo could appear in Weyl metal
Particle therapy Research update Mobile CT scanner lines up for adaptive proton therapy A mobile helical CT scanner provides 3D volumetric imaging for image-guided and adaptive proton therapy Read article: Mobile CT scanner lines up for adaptive proton therapy
Radiotherapy Research update Targeted radiation helps treat children with inoperable liver cancer Transarterial radioembolization with yttrium-90 proves effective and feasible for children with difficult-to-treat liver cancer Read article: Targeted radiation helps treat children with inoperable liver cancer
Cryosphere Research update Late-summer Arctic sea ice could disappear by 2040 Although losses of summer sea-ice make headlines, anomalies in spring and winter sea-ice coverage are most significant, study finds Read article: Late-summer Arctic sea ice could disappear by 2040
Biomaterials Research update 3D printing makes bionic mushroom Hybrid device patterned with energy-producing cyanobacteria generates electricity Read article: 3D printing makes bionic mushroom
Astronomy and space Research update Is interstellar object ‘Oumuamua an alien space probe? Astronomers suggest mysterious visitor could be less than 1 mm thick and created by an alien civilization Read article: Is interstellar object ‘Oumuamua an alien space probe?
Nuclear medicine Research update Radiomics-based metastases prediction model wins journal prize A model that analyses PET and MRI texture features to predict lung metastases has won the 2018 PMB citations prize Read article: Radiomics-based metastases prediction model wins journal prize
Biomaterials Research update Microscopic materials hint at the origin of phagocytosis Studying the interface of cells with microscopic materials points to an ancient Moesin-based phagocytosis pathway Read article: Microscopic materials hint at the origin of phagocytosis
Climate Research update New York air con set to spike electricity demand by 80% Electrical cooling needs may rise most on the least warm summer days Read article: New York air con set to spike electricity demand by 80%