Structure and properties Research update Thermal expansion of 2D materials measured at nanometre resolution Strong response to temperature change surprises researchers Read article: Thermal expansion of 2D materials measured at nanometre resolution
Ecosystems Research update Satellites reveal extent of global fishing More than half world's oceans experience industrial fishing Read article: Satellites reveal extent of global fishing
Biofabrication Research update 3D bioprinted models shed light on neurodegenerative diseases Progress in tissue engineering enables fabrication of complex structures that mimic the neurovascular unit to study its function and dysfunction Read article: 3D bioprinted models shed light on neurodegenerative diseases
Light sources Research update Lasing on the edge Topological insulator lasers achieve high efficiency and single-mode lasing at high gains Read article: Lasing on the edge
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Edible electronic tattoos could revolutionize drug delivery Electrical circuits printed on capsules and strawberries Read article: Edible electronic tattoos could revolutionize drug delivery
Climate Research update Waste heat, light and water could help urban agriculture grow Using city leftovers may cut energy footprint of food production Read article: Waste heat, light and water could help urban agriculture grow
Nuclear medicine Research update Triangular crystals improve PET performance Triangular-shaped crystal elements improve the separation of edge crystals in PET detector modules Read article: Triangular crystals improve PET performance
Ultracold matter Research update Homogeneous 2D Fermi gas is created in the lab Experiment brings theoretical predictions to life Read article: Homogeneous 2D Fermi gas is created in the lab
Metrology Research update Portable optical lattice clock measures elevation First time a super-precise timekeeper is operated outside of a lab Read article: Portable optical lattice clock measures elevation
Nanomaterials Research update Photocatalytic heterostructures unleash the potential of doped silver halides Silver-doped silver chloride nanocubes affixed to silica nanospheres show enhanced photocatalytic activity and stability – a breakthrough for solar energy developments Read article: Photocatalytic heterostructures unleash the potential of doped silver halides
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