Chemical processes Research update Optical tweezers create a single molecule from two atoms “Designer molecules” could be made using the technique Read article: Optical tweezers create a single molecule from two atoms
Climate Research update Erosion may be carbon source, not sink Study of Taiwan’s central mountains challenges conventional thinking Read article: Erosion may be carbon source, not sink
Neural engineering Research update If I’m stressed then you’re stressed Studies in mice reveal that stress can be transmitted to other individuals Read article: If I’m stressed then you’re stressed
Climate Research update Paris targets ‘more readily achievable’, Canadians say New definition of climate outlooks suggests IPCC assumptions on future carbon intensity may mislead Read article: Paris targets ‘more readily achievable’, Canadians say
Nuclear medicine Research update PET/CT lines up for breast imaging Development of a dedicated breast PET/CT scanner moves a step forward Read article: PET/CT lines up for breast imaging
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Atomic force microscope makes single-electron current meter IBM team measures the energy levels of single molecules on insulators for the first time Read article: Atomic force microscope makes single-electron current meter
Nuclear physics Research update Nuclear clock could be one tick closer Size and nucleon distribution of thorium-229m is determined Read article: Nuclear clock could be one tick closer
Radiotherapy Research update Tiny positioning differences can impact survival Tiny differences in a patient's position during radiotherapy can impact survival, even when an imaging protocol is used Read article: Tiny positioning differences can impact survival
Radiotherapy Research update Brachytherapy proves safe for cervical cancer Treating cervical cancer with brachytherapy does not increase the risk of ureteral stricture Read article: Brachytherapy proves safe for cervical cancer
Biofabrication Research update Artificial scaffolds target bone-ligament interfaces Fabricating scaffolds from two different materials replicates the complex mechanical and structural properties of interfacial tissue Read article: Artificial scaffolds target bone-ligament interfaces