Diagnostic imaging Research update MRI reveals how space travel alters the brain MRI scans reveal volume changes in the brain tissues of long-term visitors to the International Space Station Read article: MRI reveals how space travel alters the brain
Quantum computing Research update Silicon device reads and writes quantum information Technology could be scaled-up to create quantum-computer chips Read article: Silicon device reads and writes quantum information
Climate Research update Pacific cyclones undergo ‘regime shift’ Since 1998, cyclones over western North Pacific have greater destructive potential Read article: Pacific cyclones undergo ‘regime shift’
Devices and structures Research update Magnetic nanobots could treat retinal disease Propeller-shaped devices can easily swim through the dense, vitreous tissue of the eye Read article: Magnetic nanobots could treat retinal disease
Diagnostic imaging Research update Three-in-one approach detects early skin cancers Combining three imaging technologies can increase the efficiency of early skin cancer diagnosis Read article: Three-in-one approach detects early skin cancers
Superconductivity Research update X-ray scattering reveals plasmons in high-temperature superconductors Plasmons detected between the atomic planes of a cuprate's crystal structure could help the search for room-temperature superconductors Read article: X-ray scattering reveals plasmons in high-temperature superconductors
Radiotherapy Research update RefleXion debuts PET-guided radiation therapy RefleXion Medical has unveiled its biology-guided radiotherapy system Read article: RefleXion debuts PET-guided radiation therapy
Climate Research update Historic sites face risk from rising seas Venice has been at hazard from rising seas for years. But so now are almost all historic sites near Mediterranean coasts, a survey finds Read article: Historic sites face risk from rising seas
Advanced materials Research update Why gradually does it for maximizing strength Studies of copper reveal the benefit of combining a gradient approach with twinning dislocations and the mechanisms behind the improved properties Read article: Why gradually does it for maximizing strength
Advanced materials Research update 3D acoustic crystals go topological Coupled “saddle” surface states that greatly reduce backscattering of sound waves might be used to make more efficient sound filters and sensors Read article: 3D acoustic crystals go topological