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Read article: Neutrons probe gravity’s inverse square law Gravity Research update Neutrons probe gravity’s inverse square law Spallation-based experiment sets new limits at very short distances
Read article: Simple spectroscopic technique to study polymer behaviour at interfaces Biomaterials Research update Simple spectroscopic technique to study polymer behaviour at interfaces New results could benefit scientists working on developing colloidal formulations with an improved shelf life, lubricants, drug-delivery systems and anti-bacterial surfaces
Read article: Decoding the brain activity of an imagined song Neural engineering Research update Decoding the brain activity of an imagined song The neural activity generated when imagining a song can be used to reconstruct its original
Read article: Gold spheres feel the Casimir force Surfaces and interfaces Research update Gold spheres feel the Casimir force Experiment could lead to better MEMS devices
Biophysics Research update A more realistic model of brain tumour growth New modelling approach resolves apparent discrepancy in brain tumour growth rates
Read article: Bioink enables 3D printing of stem cells Biofabrication Research update Bioink enables 3D printing of stem cells A 3D printed bioink-stem cell mix can be crosslinked with visible light and supports cell differentiation
Read article: Wave attenuation hints at nature of Earth’s asthenosphere Earth sciences Research update Wave attenuation hints at nature of Earth’s asthenosphere Low viscosity layer enables plate tectonics, but its cause remains unconfirmed