Diagnostic imaging Research update All-optical ultrasound delivers video-rate tissue imaging A prototype all-optical ultrasound system demonstrates flexible, video-rate imaging of biological tissue Read article: All-optical ultrasound delivers video-rate tissue imaging
Advanced materials Research update Static electric field suppresses superconductivity The London brothers may have been right Read article: Static electric field suppresses superconductivity
Ecosystems Research update Remote sensing reveals olive tree infection early Hyperspectral and thermal imaging find diseased plants before symptoms appear Read article: Remote sensing reveals olive tree infection early
Characterization and modelling Research update Theory and simulations reveal why propagating cracks sometimes repel each other Curious hook-like patterns explained by theoretical and numerical models Read article: Theory and simulations reveal why propagating cracks sometimes repel each other
Characterization and modelling Research update New knit theory could help make smart self-folding materials Model describes how individual stiches in a knitted fabric behave when stretched Read article: New knit theory could help make smart self-folding materials
Diagnostic imaging Research update Magnetic particle spectroscopy may improve stroke diagnosis Novel use of magnetic particle spectroscopy could lead to earlier and more accurate stroke diagnosis Read article: Magnetic particle spectroscopy may improve stroke diagnosis
Planetary science Research update Newborn planet spotted by the Very Large Telescope Gas giant has carved a path through dust surrounding a very young star Read article: Newborn planet spotted by the Very Large Telescope
Characterization and modelling Research update Tool tracks nanoscale clusters in cells Statistical algorithm allows tracking of molecular nanocluster dynamics that were too fast for previous techniques to follow Read article: Tool tracks nanoscale clusters in cells
Biofabrication Research update Encapsulated cells to regenerate intervertebral discs Cell therapy delivers microencapsulated chondrocytes to a degenerated intervertebral disc Read article: Encapsulated cells to regenerate intervertebral discs
Climate Research update Will hotter temperatures reduce urban heat island intensity? Rural areas may need more heat mitigation efforts in future Read article: Will hotter temperatures reduce urban heat island intensity?