Optical physics Research update Luminescent paint makes LiFi networks more secure Phosphorescent surfaces could even transmit after light source switched off Read article: Luminescent paint makes LiFi networks more secure
Imaging Research update Ultrasound imaging from a single large sensor New technique could leader to faster, smaller and cheaper imagers Read article: Ultrasound imaging from a single large sensor
Medical physics Research update After the steel hip, the magnetic tendon A magnetic cellular patch that acts as an innovative delivery method for stem cell therapy could improve tendon regeneration Read article: After the steel hip, the magnetic tendon
Biophysics Research update Electric eel inspires new power source Device could run medical implants Read article: Electric eel inspires new power source
Nuclear medicine Research update CERN-MEDICIS produces first medical isotopes New Geneva-based facility makes terbium-155 for research use Read article: CERN-MEDICIS produces first medical isotopes
Medical physics Research update Evaluating bioinks for vascular tissue engineering Screening scheme identifies suitable hydrogels for bioprinting vascularized tissue Read article: Evaluating bioinks for vascular tissue engineering
Telescopes and space missions Research update Space debris threat to geosynchronous satellites has been drastically underestimated Collisions could occur much more often – and at higher velocities – than previously assumed Read article: Space debris threat to geosynchronous satellites has been drastically underestimated
Planetary science Research update Shadows of Saturn’s rings complicate ionosphere New insights revealed by Cassini probe's close approaches Read article: Shadows of Saturn’s rings complicate ionosphere
Medical physics Research update Controlling cell polarity could create diabetes treatment Encouraging stem cells to evolve into insulin-producing cells could provide new treatments for diabetes Read article: Controlling cell polarity could create diabetes treatment
Diagnostic imaging Research update Exploring the visual symptoms of migraine Negative visual symptoms include scotoma – where a portion of the visual field is degenerated/occluded – or dark spots, and positive visual symptoms include flashing lights/dots and zig-zag lines Read article: Exploring the visual symptoms of migraine
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