Astronomy and space Research update Gamma rays shed light on ancient star formation New technique could boost our understanding of the early universe Read article: Gamma rays shed light on ancient star formation
Diagnostic imaging Research update Machine learning algorithms generate realistic digital breast phantoms Super-resolution digital breast phantoms generated from patient data enable accurate simulations of new imaging systems Read article: Machine learning algorithms generate realistic digital breast phantoms
Catalysis and chemistry Research update Robotics platform automates chemical synthesis A ‘Chemputer’ and general chemical programming language offers a universal approach to control the assembly of complex molecules Read article: Robotics platform automates chemical synthesis
Renewables Research update Razorbills provide sharp insight into ocean currents Drifting seabirds tagged with GPS show tides in Irish Sea Read article: Razorbills provide sharp insight into ocean currents
Particle therapy Research update MRI guidance is feasible for proton therapy Integrating an MR scanner with a static proton beam line reveals the technical feasibility of simultaneous proton irradiation and MR imaging Read article: MRI guidance is feasible for proton therapy
Gravity Research update LIGO–Virgo announces observation of four more black-hole mergers Six gravitational-wave events were seen in less than one month of observation time Read article: LIGO–Virgo announces observation of four more black-hole mergers
Nanomedicine Research update DNA origami heals kidneys DNA origami nanostructures are capable of healing kidneys by protecting them from oxidative stress Read article: DNA origami heals kidneys
Atomic and molecular Research update Citizen scientists excel at creating Bose–Einstein condensates Public take control of lasers and magnetic fields via the Internet Read article: Citizen scientists excel at creating Bose–Einstein condensates
Advanced materials Research update Liquid phase-change material behaves like water Results from neutron scattering experiments on glassy antimony alloy will be important when making novel non-volatile memories Read article: Liquid phase-change material behaves like water
Advanced materials Research update Novel nanosheet allows for efficient molecular sieving Two-dimensional zeolite crystals provide new membrane materials for applications from desalination to batteries Read article: Novel nanosheet allows for efficient molecular sieving