Biomaterials Research update Acoustofluidics separates circulating tumour cells The cells specifically bind to microbeads and can thus be isolated Read article: Acoustofluidics separates circulating tumour cells
Renewables Research update How clean is tropical hydropower? Emissions from some Mekong reservoirs as high as from fossil-fuel plants Read article: How clean is tropical hydropower?
Gravity Research update Echoes of gravitational waves could point to quantum gravity Signal strengthens to 4.2σ for 2017 neutron-star merger Read article: Echoes of gravitational waves could point to quantum gravity
Characterization and modelling Research update Super resolution microscopy gets a dose of deep learning Artificial neural networks increase throughput for super-resolution microscopy with high temporal resolution Read article: Super resolution microscopy gets a dose of deep learning
Diagnostic imaging Research update Astronauts use ultrasound to measure spinal health Astronauts on the International Space Station used a compact ultrasound system to assess spinal changes during long-term spaceflight Read article: Astronauts use ultrasound to measure spinal health
Nanomaterials Research update Nanoporous carbon electrodes harvest blue energy They could also be the next big thing in water desalination Read article: Nanoporous carbon electrodes harvest blue energy
Particles and interactions Research update Proton’s weak charge is measured to high precision Result opens new route to physics beyond the Standard Model Read article: Proton’s weak charge is measured to high precision
Radiotherapy Research update Surface guidance: a new tool for radiotherapy Surface-guided radiotherapy offers the potential for fast and accurate patient positioning and continuous motion surveillance during treatment Read article: Surface guidance: a new tool for radiotherapy
Agriculture Research update Nanotechnology for more sustainable farming? First systematic comparison of nano-pesticides and fertilisers with conventional equivalents Read article: Nanotechnology for more sustainable farming?
Environment and energy Research update E-bike trial weakens car use habit Two-week programme motivates drivers to consider more sustainable means of transport Read article: E-bike trial weakens car use habit
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