Quantum computing Research update Magnetic model simulated in 3D by D-Wave quantum processor Transverse field Ising model run on superconducting qubits Read article: Magnetic model simulated in 3D by D-Wave quantum processor
Climate Research update Californian grasslands set to store carbon more reliably than forests Wildfires release carbon stored in trees but leave grassland carbon in roots and soil Read article: Californian grasslands set to store carbon more reliably than forests
Radiotherapy Research update Beam’s eye MRI could guide radiotherapy Direct acquisition of beam’s-eye-view MR images paves the way for real-time tumour tracking during radiotherapy Read article: Beam’s eye MRI could guide radiotherapy
Chemical processes Research update Hydrogen dissociation measurement puts theory at odds with experiment Discrepancy could point to flaws in the quantum theory of molecules Read article: Hydrogen dissociation measurement puts theory at odds with experiment
Nanomaterials Research update Could graphene quantum dots help treat Parkinson’s disease? Researchers have found that the nanostructures reduce alpha-synuclein fibrils in mice Read article: Could graphene quantum dots help treat Parkinson’s disease?
Astroparticle physics Research update Cosmic neutrino points back to blazar driven by supermassive black hole Multimessenger observations may have solved longstanding cosmic-ray mystery Read article: Cosmic neutrino points back to blazar driven by supermassive black hole
Radiotherapy Research update Irradiation beyond the target may reduce distant metastases Irradiating a secondary margin outside the planning target volume may lower the risk of distant metastasis in lung cancer patients Read article: Irradiation beyond the target may reduce distant metastases
Climate Research update Scientists differ on climate’s carbon dioxide sensitivity There is another enigma in the warming puzzle: climate’s carbon dioxide sensitivity. How will life respond as carbon dioxide levels rise and heat soars? Read article: Scientists differ on climate’s carbon dioxide sensitivity
Quantum mechanics Research update Exotic ‘non-classical paths’ affect quantum interference, experiment confirms Breakdown of superposition principle could influence precision astronomy experiments Read article: Exotic ‘non-classical paths’ affect quantum interference, experiment confirms
2D materials Research update Monolayer MXenes show impressive strength and elasticity The mechanical properties of MXene nanosheets could make them useful for energy storage and structural applications among others Read article: Monolayer MXenes show impressive strength and elasticity