Biophysics Research update Cell-based test could spot head-and-neck cancers earlier The mechanical properties of cells could be used to differentiate healthy from malignant oral cells Read article: Cell-based test could spot head-and-neck cancers earlier
Biomedical devices Research update Contact lenses monitor glucose in tears Contact lenses that detect glucose in tears could be the next glucose-monitoring device for diabetic patients Read article: Contact lenses monitor glucose in tears
Ecosystems Research update Nutrient pollution threatens coral reefs Elevated nitrate and phosphate levels may leave corals vulnerable to ocean acidification Read article: Nutrient pollution threatens coral reefs
2D materials Research update In situ measurements reveal cobalt-decorated graphene behaviour Quantum transport measurements of cobalt-decorated graphene provide insights for applications in computing technology Read article: In situ measurements reveal cobalt-decorated graphene behaviour
Planetary science Research update Interstellar object ‘Oumuamua is propelled by outgassing, say astronomers Cigar-shaped object appears to be accelerating like a comet Read article: Interstellar object ‘Oumuamua is propelled by outgassing, say astronomers
Diagnostic imaging Research update X-ray capsule offers patient-friendly colon cancer screening A preparation-free ingestible X-ray imaging capsule may help reduce the mortality from colon cancer Read article: X-ray capsule offers patient-friendly colon cancer screening
Devices and structures Research update Origami brings soft logic to robotics Structures of folds that can be compressed or decompressed in response to the environment provide a mechanical binary logic system compatible with soft robots Read article: Origami brings soft logic to robotics
Nuclear medicine Research update SNMMI Annual Meeting: research highlights The SNMMI Annual Meeting showcases advances in molecular imaging and nuclear medicine Read article: SNMMI Annual Meeting: research highlights
2D materials Research update High-quality bilayer graphene goes large Epitaxial graphene growth and dry transfer may be the key to obtaining large, high-quality graphene samples Read article: High-quality bilayer graphene goes large
Biofabrication Research update Mechanical engineering helps to strengthen biofabrication The head of POSTECH’s 3D printing lab explains why collaboration is an essential element of advancing tissue engineering and organ regeneration Read article: Mechanical engineering helps to strengthen biofabrication