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
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