Particle therapy Research update DECT proves optimal for proton planning Using dual-energy CT to estimate particle range in the patient provides big benefits for proton therapy planning Read article: DECT proves optimal for proton planning
Earth sciences Research update Self-sorting sand creates mysterious megaripples Why windblown structures form at “forbidden” length scales dune-like Read article: Self-sorting sand creates mysterious megaripples
Biofabrication Research update Insights into whole heart processing The decellularization of whole organs is gaining attention, but still needs optimization Read article: Insights into whole heart processing
2D materials Research update Fascinating fractals appear in graphene superlattices Applying a magnetic field to the carbon material produces recurring delocalized Bloch states Read article: Fascinating fractals appear in graphene superlattices
2D materials Research update Gallenene grows on silicon Researchers successfully take on the challenge of growing gallenene on silicon using a buffer layer Read article: Gallenene grows on silicon
Biomaterials Research update Bone goes fractal New high-resolution microscopy images reveal hitherto unseen crystal structure Read article: Bone goes fractal
Climate Research update US team examines greenhouse-gas emissions meal by meal Diet shift could bring US 10% closer to UNFCCC targets for 2025 Read article: US team examines greenhouse-gas emissions meal by meal
Radiotherapy Research update Accuray launches iterative reconstruction for IGRT Accuray has launched CTrue IR, an iterative reconstruction algorithm for image-guided intensity-modulated radiotherapy Read article: Accuray launches iterative reconstruction for IGRT
Biophysics Research update Diagnosing sepsis from a drop of blood Measuring the motility of white blood cells improves sepsis diagnosis Read article: Diagnosing sepsis from a drop of blood
Biomaterials Research update Remotely controlled silicon structures could help treat disease “Electroceuticals” makes its debut Read article: Remotely controlled silicon structures could help treat disease
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