Radiotherapy Research update Ionizing radiation softens tumour microenvironment Researchers reveal how radiation therapy alters the mechanical properties of the tumour microenvironment Read article: Ionizing radiation softens tumour microenvironment
Nanomaterials Research update Eggshell nanostructure changes help chicks hatch New microscopy measurements reveal why chicken eggshells resist fracture from the outside but weaken during hatching Read article: Eggshell nanostructure changes help chicks hatch
Climate Research update Arctic ice depends on half a degree of heat Under 2 °C warming, Arctic could become technically ice-free once every 3–5 years Read article: Arctic ice depends on half a degree of heat
Nuclear fusion Research update Nanowires boost nuclear fusion Modest-sized laser yields copious neutrons Read article: Nanowires boost nuclear fusion
Biophysics Research update Why penguin colonies look like liquids Breeding site distribution remains flexible to respond to external disturbances Read article: Why penguin colonies look like liquids
Biophysics Research update 3D modelling unlocks insight into cancer progression A 3D cellular model of lung cancer provides insight into tumour progression and metastasis Read article: 3D modelling unlocks insight into cancer progression
Pollution Research update What’s going on with carbon tetrachloride? Scientists attempt to trace sources of ozone depleter Read article: What’s going on with carbon tetrachloride?
Spectroscopy Research update Infrared frequency combs detect gas leaks Two new systems could lead to better monitoring of industrial facilities Read article: Infrared frequency combs detect gas leaks
Polymers Research update Chameleon-inspired polymers behave like skin New biocompatible material that stiffens when it is stretched and changes colour in the process might be used to make better medical implants Read article: Chameleon-inspired polymers behave like skin
Climate Research update Site of El Niño origin affects carbon cycle response Carbon dioxide takes longer to rise for El Niños originating in eastern Pacific Read article: Site of El Niño origin affects carbon cycle response