Surfaces and interfaces Research update Gold spheres feel the Casimir force Experiment could lead to better MEMS devices Read article: Gold spheres feel the Casimir force
Biophysics Research update A more realistic model of brain tumour growth New modelling approach resolves apparent discrepancy in brain tumour growth rates
Biofabrication Research update Bioink enables 3D printing of stem cells A 3D printed bioink-stem cell mix can be crosslinked with visible light and supports cell differentiation Read article: Bioink enables 3D printing of stem cells
Earth sciences Research update Wave attenuation hints at nature of Earth’s asthenosphere Low viscosity layer enables plate tectonics, but its cause remains unconfirmed Read article: Wave attenuation hints at nature of Earth’s asthenosphere
Diagnostic imaging Research update Functional imaging finds high-risk tumour subvolumes Multi-parametric functional imaging can identify high-risk tumour subvolumes in lung cancers Read article: Functional imaging finds high-risk tumour subvolumes
Biophysics Research update CRISPR/Cas9 shows potential to reverse disease The CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing method can activate genes that restore impaired function in mice Read article: CRISPR/Cas9 shows potential to reverse disease
Optical physics Research update Can Bose–Einstein condensates simulate cosmic inflation? Cosmic analogue made by shaking ultracold gas Read article: Can Bose–Einstein condensates simulate cosmic inflation?
Materials Research update Non-fullerene organic solar cells show speedy charge separation Mapping the charge transport in new absorber material combinations points scientists on a different path towards efficient carbon-based solar cells Read article: Non-fullerene organic solar cells show speedy charge separation
Medical physics Research update Sorting T-cells using biomolecular tension A microfluidic device sorts T-cells based on the mechanical strength of their bonds with pathogens Read article: Sorting T-cells using biomolecular tension
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Integrated circuits could make quantum computers scalable Devices incorporating millions of silicon spin qubits could be achieved using commonplace manufacturing technology Read article: Integrated circuits could make quantum computers scalable