Earth sciences Research update Elephant rumbles travel more than 6 km through the ground Seismic signals could be used to monitor elephants and poachers who prey on them Read article: Elephant rumbles travel more than 6 km through the ground
Catalysis and chemistry Research update Watching plasmons break bonds in single molecules Researchers induce chemical reactions in single molecules by exciting plasmons and monitor the process in real time using scanning tunnelling microscopy Read article: Watching plasmons break bonds in single molecules
Neural engineering Research update DBS implant adapts to patient’s neural signals Adaptive deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease uses the patient's neural signals to modify the stimulation amplitude in real time Read article: DBS implant adapts to patient’s neural signals
Radiotherapy Research update Innovation: patent applications review Our survey of recent radiation therapy patent applications includes filings from Elekta, SonaCare Medical and more Read article: Innovation: patent applications review
Quantum mechanics Research update Computer gamers close ‘freedom of choice loophole’ of quantum entanglement Human input drives 13 quantum experiments worldwide Read article: Computer gamers close ‘freedom of choice loophole’ of quantum entanglement
Environment and energy Research update Rich nations displace environmental damage to developing countries Study indicates one third of environmental and social impacts of consumption take place offshore Read article: Rich nations displace environmental damage to developing countries
Particle therapy Research update DECT proves optimal for proton planning Using dual-energy CT to estimate particle range in the patient provides big benefits for proton therapy planning Read article: DECT proves optimal for proton planning
Earth sciences Research update Self-sorting sand creates mysterious megaripples Why windblown structures form at “forbidden” length scales dune-like Read article: Self-sorting sand creates mysterious megaripples
Biofabrication Research update Insights into whole heart processing The decellularization of whole organs is gaining attention, but still needs optimization Read article: Insights into whole heart processing
2D materials Research update Fascinating fractals appear in graphene superlattices Applying a magnetic field to the carbon material produces recurring delocalized Bloch states Read article: Fascinating fractals appear in graphene superlattices