Biophysics Research update A promising new vaccine against melanoma Adding an adjuvant to an anti-cancer vaccine yielded 100% survival in mice with melanoma Read article: A promising new vaccine against melanoma
Quantum computing Research update Superconducting and diamond qubits get a boost Independent studies could lead to practical quantum computers Read article: Superconducting and diamond qubits get a boost
Renewables Research update Expert opinions vary on earthquake risk from enhanced geothermal systems Researchers recommend larger review panels to reflect range of professional opinions Read article: Expert opinions vary on earthquake risk from enhanced geothermal systems
Neural engineering Research update Neuromodulation helps paralysed man take independent steps Spinal cord stimulation and physical therapy enables independent stepping after paralysing injury Read article: Neuromodulation helps paralysed man take independent steps
Particle therapy Research update Journals award ‘best paper’ prizes Physics in Medicine & Biology and Physiological Measurement award prizes for their best papers of last year Read article: Journals award ‘best paper’ prizes
Stars and solar physics Research update Acoustic waves reveal that some stars spin faster at the equator than at the poles Asteroseismology study reveals rich dynamics within Sun-like stars Read article: Acoustic waves reveal that some stars spin faster at the equator than at the poles
Materials for energy Research update Fade boosts lithium battery stability A gradual blend from a lithiophilic to a lithiophobic material makes batteries resilient to damaging dendrite formation Read article: Fade boosts lithium battery stability
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