Biomaterials Research update Cell-like nanobots fight bacterial infection Thanks to their biomembrane coatings, the devices can neutralize pathogenic bacteria and the toxins they produce in just minutes Read article: Cell-like nanobots fight bacterial infection
Catalysis and chemistry Research update ‘Frustrated’ water molecules drive supramolecular self-assembly Unexpected new result reveals that trace levels of water in oils play an important role in supramolecular chemistry Read article: ‘Frustrated’ water molecules drive supramolecular self-assembly
Climate Research update Prices of houses at higher elevation in Florida are rising faster Case study in Miami-Dade County indicates possible onset of climate gentrification Read article: Prices of houses at higher elevation in Florida are rising faster
Diagnostic imaging Research update Portable MCG rapidly diagnoses heart disease A low-cost, portable magnetocardiography system helps exclude acute myocardial ischaemia in patients visiting emergency departments with chest pain Read article: Portable MCG rapidly diagnoses heart disease
Ecosystems Research update Earth bears a massive human load Gross up the mass of all life on Earth, with its disproportionate human load, and the answer is staggeringly heavy. But the uncertainties are huge Read article: Earth bears a massive human load
Advanced materials Research update Topological semimetals go thermoelectric Applying an intense magnetic field to Dirac semimetals allows them to produce record amounts of thermopower Read article: Topological semimetals go thermoelectric
Planetary science Research update Dunes of frozen methane spotted on Pluto Winds transport sand-sized grains, say scientists Read article: Dunes of frozen methane spotted on Pluto
Agriculture Research update Can choosing who produces your meat harm the environment less? Global analysis reveals large variation in meat impact but plant-based diet still better for planet Read article: Can choosing who produces your meat harm the environment less?
Nanomaterials Research update Current counts for measuring air pollution Size isn’t the only challenge for counting airborne nanoparticles – converting to a well-defined unit is also crucial Read article: Current counts for measuring air pollution
Dark matter and energy Research update Charged dark matter could explain chill in early universe Tiny electric charges may have cooled primordial hydrogen Read article: Charged dark matter could explain chill in early universe