Read article: Ultrasound imaging from a single large sensor Imaging Research update Ultrasound imaging from a single large sensor New technique could leader to faster, smaller and cheaper imagers
Read article: After the steel hip, the magnetic tendon Medical physics Research update After the steel hip, the magnetic tendon A magnetic cellular patch that acts as an innovative delivery method for stem cell therapy could improve tendon regeneration
Read article: Electric eel inspires new power source Biophysics Research update Electric eel inspires new power source Device could run medical implants
Read article: CERN-MEDICIS produces first medical isotopes Nuclear medicine Research update CERN-MEDICIS produces first medical isotopes New Geneva-based facility makes terbium-155 for research use
Read article: Evaluating bioinks for vascular tissue engineering Medical physics Research update Evaluating bioinks for vascular tissue engineering Screening scheme identifies suitable hydrogels for bioprinting vascularized tissue
Read article: Space debris threat to geosynchronous satellites has been drastically underestimated Telescopes and space missions Research update Space debris threat to geosynchronous satellites has been drastically underestimated Collisions could occur much more often – and at higher velocities – than previously assumed
Read article: Shadows of Saturn’s rings complicate ionosphere Planetary science Research update Shadows of Saturn’s rings complicate ionosphere New insights revealed by Cassini probe's close approaches
Read article: Controlling cell polarity could create diabetes treatment Medical physics Research update Controlling cell polarity could create diabetes treatment Encouraging stem cells to evolve into insulin-producing cells could provide new treatments for diabetes
Read article: Exploring the visual symptoms of migraine Diagnostic imaging Research update Exploring the visual symptoms of migraine Negative visual symptoms include scotoma – where a portion of the visual field is degenerated/occluded – or dark spots, and positive visual symptoms include flashing lights/dots and zig-zag lines
Read article: Continuous atom laser one step closer, say physicists Lasers Research update Continuous atom laser one step closer, say physicists New way of cooling atoms is unveiled
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays