Magnetism and spin Research update Physicists find new ‘control knob’ for the quantum topological world New quantum phase of matter can be controlled with magnetic field Read article: Physicists find new ‘control knob’ for the quantum topological world
Composites Research update Spider silk, bone and wood inspire 3D printed polymers New liquid-crystal structures boast mechanical properties that rival the best lightweight composite materials around today Read article: Spider silk, bone and wood inspire 3D printed polymers
Diagnostic imaging Research update Polymer transducer paves the way for low-cost ultrasound An ultrasound transducer made from inexpensive polymers could be used to create low-cost, wearable ultrasound devices Read article: Polymer transducer paves the way for low-cost ultrasound
Climate Research update Climate data exhibit pink noise Feature is due to natural climate variability, study finds Read article: Climate data exhibit pink noise
Biomaterials Research update Smart self-setting material improves bone implants A novel piezoelectric bone cement could enhance healing of orthopaedic defects Read article: Smart self-setting material improves bone implants
Quantum mechanics Research update Quantum mechanics defies causal order, experiment confirms Optical switch could boost quantum technologies Read article: Quantum mechanics defies causal order, experiment confirms
Biomaterials Research update Cloaking nanoparticles from liver cells lengthens blood circulation Avoiding liver cell uptake proves key for better drug delivery vesicle design Read article: Cloaking nanoparticles from liver cells lengthens blood circulation
Emerging therapies Research update Bioadhesive implant emits light to kill cancer cells A wirelessly-powered optical implant for metronomic photodynamic therapy enables minimally-invasive cancer treatment in delicate organs Read article: Bioadhesive implant emits light to kill cancer cells
Composites Research update Calcium ions help improve implant adherence New experiments and calculations show how the ions improve titanium-bone bonding Read article: Calcium ions help improve implant adherence
Atomic and molecular Research update Radio uses Rydberg atoms to play ‘Mary had a little lamb’ Rydberg atoms could make help communications resilient to electromagnetic interference Read article: Radio uses Rydberg atoms to play ‘Mary had a little lamb’
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