Earth sciences Research update How to protect people and property from volcanic ballistics Flash Physics: need-to-know updates from the world of physics Read article: How to protect people and property from volcanic ballistics
Quantum optics Research update Optical quantum memory shrinks to the nanoscale Tiny device enhances interaction between matter and light Read article: Optical quantum memory shrinks to the nanoscale
Diagnostic imaging Research update Single imaging score correlates brain changes to cognitive decline Non-invasive imaging technique correlates small vessel disease progression to cognitive decline Read article: Single imaging score correlates brain changes to cognitive decline
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Spin Hall effect is measured directly using light Flash Physics: need-to-know updates from the world of physics Read article: Spin Hall effect is measured directly using light
Particles and interactions Research update Unusual electron behaviour seen in antiferromagnetic crystal Broken symmetry could help identify new superconductors Read article: Unusual electron behaviour seen in antiferromagnetic crystal
Emerging therapies Research update Ultrasound triggers pain relief Ultrasound triggers pain relief. Ultrasound can be used to release nerve-blocking agents contained in liposomes and relieve patients from pain. This would be an alternative to opioids and open up the... Read article: Ultrasound triggers pain relief
Gravity Research update Artificial neural networks make short work of gravitational lenses New technique could help map matter in the universe Read article: Artificial neural networks make short work of gravitational lenses
Telescopes and space missions Research update Distant galaxy sheds light on the magnetic universe Flash Physics: need-to-know updates from the world of physics Read article: Distant galaxy sheds light on the magnetic universe
Nanomaterials Research update Carbon-nanotube yarn converts motion into electricity "Twistrons" might power remote sensors and tap small amounts of wave energy Read article: Carbon-nanotube yarn converts motion into electricity
Gravity Research update Gravitational waves could soon reveal how black holes pair up Spin of merging objects holds the key Read article: Gravitational waves could soon reveal how black holes pair up