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%
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
Physics World podcast Explore our two regular podcast series, Physics World Weekly and Physics World Stories