Cosmology Research update Hubble Space Telescope confirms mismatch in cosmic expansion New results reinforce conflict with cosmic microwave background data Read article: Hubble Space Telescope confirms mismatch in cosmic expansion
Biofabrication Research update Dual-layer artificial skin may heal burns more effectively Artificial skin made from amniotic membrane coated with silk protein could prove optimal for healing burn wounds Read article: Dual-layer artificial skin may heal burns more effectively
Diagnostic imaging Research update ‘Digistain’ imaging improves cancer diagnosis 'Digistain' imaging technology provides an objective and accurate method for grading cancer biopsies Read article: ‘Digistain’ imaging improves cancer diagnosis
Biofabrication Research update Elastomeric bioink makes 3D printing more flexible Careful control of rheology and cross-linking enables rapid fabrication of spatially complex and flexible scaffolds Read article: Elastomeric bioink makes 3D printing more flexible
Accelerators and detectors Research update Gamma-ray pulses could be created using laser-plasma accelerators Stack of lasers could overcome energy-spread and power challenges Read article: Gamma-ray pulses could be created using laser-plasma accelerators
Medical physics Research update Hybrid gamma camera enhances intraoperative imaging A hybrid gamma-optical imaging camera could help improve treatment outcomes for patients undergoing cancer surgery Read article: Hybrid gamma camera enhances intraoperative imaging
Ecosystems Research update Marine sprawl could harm ecosystems Study of Sydney Harbour reveals differences in natural and artificial habitats Read article: Marine sprawl could harm ecosystems
Nanomaterials Research update ‘Nanowood’ makes a super thermal insulator New material is also lightweight and strong, and could help make buildings more energy efficient Read article: ‘Nanowood’ makes a super thermal insulator
2D materials Research update How did complex carbon-based nanostructures form in space? New experiments could shed more light on how the chemical precursors of life might have been created in the Universe, and in particular in our galaxy Read article: How did complex carbon-based nanostructures form in space?
Planetary science Research update Juno looks deep below Jupiter’s surface Giant planet’s gravitational field reveals a hidden world Read article: Juno looks deep below Jupiter’s surface
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