Topological matter Research update How to engineer topology in graphene nanoribbons Varying the width of graphene ribbon creates 1D array of qubits Read article: How to engineer topology in graphene nanoribbons
Land Research update Humans cause wildfires driven by Santa Ana winds Timings mean lightning strikes are not to blame in southern California, study finds Read article: Humans cause wildfires driven by Santa Ana winds
Particle therapy Research update Carbon ions treat early-stage breast cancer Both passive and scanning carbon-ion radiotherapy methods are suitable for treating early-stage breast cancer Read article: Carbon ions treat early-stage breast cancer
Materials Research update Nanoreactor drives biocatalytic cascades MOF structures could find use in a variety of biotechnological applications, such as new and efficient solar energy conversion systems Read article: Nanoreactor drives biocatalytic cascades
Nanomedicine Research update Modular system builds effective vaccines A novel virus-like particle provides a promising new tool for developing vaccines Read article: Modular system builds effective vaccines
Stars and solar physics Research update ‘Inside out’ nebula points to ‘born again’ star The Sun could also be reborn sometime in the distant future Read article: ‘Inside out’ nebula points to ‘born again’ star
Metrology Research update Chambers in Egypt’s Great Pyramid concentrate radio waves Computer simulations reveal electromagnetic properties of huge structure at Giza Read article: Chambers in Egypt’s Great Pyramid concentrate radio waves
Biofabrication Research update Non-destructive test could monitor 3D bioprinting in real time New approach measures cell viability in a printed tissue construct, without damaging the cells Read article: Non-destructive test could monitor 3D bioprinting in real time
Climate Research update Hothouse Earth could soon be unavoidable Researchers say the world may be approaching a tipping point, followed by a dangerous slide towards Hothouse Earth, an overheated planet Read article: Hothouse Earth could soon be unavoidable
Radiotherapy Research update How does SBRT impact tumour hypoxia? Early investigations suggest that high single doses of radiation may elevate hypoxia in human lung tumours Read article: How does SBRT impact tumour hypoxia?