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
Particle therapy Research update Magnetically focused protons line up for radiosurgery Proton beams focused with magnets could deliver radiosurgery with fewer beams, lower entrance dose and shorter treatment times Read article: Magnetically focused protons line up for radiosurgery
Climate Research update ‘Dieselgate’ impacted climate as well as human health New study shows diesel cars with ‘defeat devices’ may have no environmental benefit over petrol cars Read article: ‘Dieselgate’ impacted climate as well as human health
Soft matter and liquids Research update Clothes washing mystery solved by physicists Rinsing creates chemical and electrolyte gradients that remove stubborn dirt Read article: Clothes washing mystery solved by physicists
Particle therapy Research update Washout model enhances particle range verification An improved biological washout model could increase the accuracy of PET-based particle therapy verification Read article: Washout model enhances particle range verification