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
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
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