Ecosystems Research update Hygroscopic aerosols linked to forest decline Salty films on leaves reduce drought tolerance of trees Read article: Hygroscopic aerosols linked to forest decline
Particle therapy Research update Precise proton range detector gets ready for the clinic A full-scale clinical prototype lines up for in vivo proton range verification using prompt gamma spectroscopy Read article: Precise proton range detector gets ready for the clinic
Advanced materials Research update Ferrimagnets speed up racetrack memories New class of materials allows for the tiniest and fastest magnetic solitons ever Read article: Ferrimagnets speed up racetrack memories
Emerging therapies Research update 3D virtual heart helps pinpoint irregular heartbeat A 3D virtual heart simulator identifies areas of cardiac tissue that require treatment for irregular heartbeat Read article: 3D virtual heart helps pinpoint irregular heartbeat
Imaging Research update Ghost images obtained using relativistic electrons Physicists get around problem of beam splitting Read article: Ghost images obtained using relativistic electrons
Magnetism and spin Research update Indoor record for magnetic field strength is smashed by physicists in Japan Field is long-lasting and does not require TNT Read article: Indoor record for magnetic field strength is smashed by physicists in Japan
Fabrication and process Research update Polymer LEDs go nano A recently developed adhesion lithography technique brings greater versatility fabrication nanoscale optoelectronic devices Read article: Polymer LEDs go nano
Diagnostic imaging Research update Split‐filter DECT improves tumour visibility for radiotherapy planning Split‐filter dual‐energy CT enables more accurate delineation of pancreatic tumours for planning radiation treatment Read article: Split‐filter DECT improves tumour visibility for radiotherapy planning
Climate Research update Forests cut warming better than technology Biofuels are no easy answer to climate change. Nor is storing captured carbon dioxide. The world’s great forests cut warming better than engineered solutions can Read article: Forests cut warming better than technology
Biofabrication Research update Hydrogel bioprinting takes to the air Extrusion-based technique exploits airborne hydrogen peroxide to produce 3D constructs for tissue engineering applications Read article: Hydrogel bioprinting takes to the air