Nuclear physics Research update Protons go faster in neutron-rich nuclei Experiment suggests that nucleons interact on an individual basis Read article: Protons go faster in neutron-rich nuclei
Biomaterials Research update Squid-inspired proteins make new thermal switch New work could help solve thermal management problems in refrigeration, data storage, electronics and textiles Read article: Squid-inspired proteins make new thermal switch
Climate Research update Plants may absorb less carbon under climate change Higher concentrations of carbon dioxide likely to enhance limit on photosynthesis Read article: Plants may absorb less carbon under climate change
Radiotherapy Research update UV-emitting nanoparticles could enhance tumour control X-ray activated nanoparticles widen radiotherapy options to include radio-resistant hypoxic tumours Read article: UV-emitting nanoparticles could enhance tumour control
Nuclear power Research update Natural nuclear reactor could inspire better ways of storing radioactive waste Rock in ancient Oklo geological formation binds fission products Read article: Natural nuclear reactor could inspire better ways of storing radioactive waste
Advanced materials Research update Plasmonic tweezer array traps microparticles Annular aperture device could be used to make lab-on-chips for biotechnological applications Read article: Plasmonic tweezer array traps microparticles
Composites Research update Making artificial wood on the large scale New polymeric material looks and feels like the real thing, and it is fire resistant too Read article: Making artificial wood on the large scale
Biofabrication Research update Bioengineered bile ducts mimic the real thing Cells cultured in vitro have the same biological characteristics as the functional cells that line the bile duct Read article: Bioengineered bile ducts mimic the real thing
Climate Research update Climate strategy needs tailoring to poorest Climate change presents a dilemma. Inaction means ultimate catastrophe. But before then an ill-considered climate strategy could harm the poorest even more Read article: Climate strategy needs tailoring to poorest
Biomedical devices Research update Easy-to-image microbeads continuously monitor disease biomarkers Microbead mobility measurement provides a step towards a wearable diagnostic device Read article: Easy-to-image microbeads continuously monitor disease biomarkers