2D materials Research update Topological off-on switch could make new type of transistor Devices might be the answer to the increasing challenge of energy wasted in modern CMOS-based computing Read article: Topological off-on switch could make new type of transistor
Diagnostic imaging Research update Image analysis technique may reduce unnecessary breast biopsies Combining three-compartment image analysis of breast masses with mammography radiomics could significantly reduce unnecessary breast biopsies Read article: Image analysis technique may reduce unnecessary breast biopsies
Quantum mechanics Research update Silicon resonators pass the Bell test for quantum entanglement Entanglement of 10 billion atoms confirmed by physicists Read article: Silicon resonators pass the Bell test for quantum entanglement
Neural engineering Research update Brain–computer interface gives people with paralysis full control of a tablet computer A brain–computer interface that converts brain signals into cursor movement enables people with paralysis to control a tablet computer Read article: Brain–computer interface gives people with paralysis full control of a tablet computer
Agriculture Research update Could legalizing cannabis help the environment? Cannabis farms hidden away in northern California may harm sensitive landscapes Read article: Could legalizing cannabis help the environment?
2D materials Research update Model tackles nonlinear optics in 2D materials A freshly derived equation sheds light on the nonlinear responses in graphene and related materials Read article: Model tackles nonlinear optics in 2D materials
Biomaterials Research update Nanotweezers probe single cells New “nano-surgeons” could help advance our fundamental understanding of cellular processes Read article: Nanotweezers probe single cells
Nanomedicine Research update Ultrasound-activated nanoparticles provide targeted control of brain activity Drug-loaded nanoparticles that break up when exposed to a focused beam of ultrasound can control activity in specific regions of the rat brain Read article: Ultrasound-activated nanoparticles provide targeted control of brain activity
Optics and photonics Research update Helium jet focuses extreme-ultraviolet light Practical lens could be a boon to semiconductor processing Read article: Helium jet focuses extreme-ultraviolet light
Fabrication and process Research update Machine learning without understanding improves femtosecond laser patterning A trained neural network can learn what parameters specific femtosecond laser patterned surfaces require with no input about the physics Read article: Machine learning without understanding improves femtosecond laser patterning
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