Mathematics and computation Research update Neural networks discover unstable singularities in fluid systems Result boosts our understanding of the Navier-Stokes equation Read article: Neural networks discover unstable singularities in fluid systems
Nuclear medicine Research update High-resolution PET scanner visualizes mouse brain structures with unprecedented detail A PET scanner with optimized depth-of-interaction detectors achieves a record sub-0.5 mm spatial resolution Read article: High-resolution PET scanner visualizes mouse brain structures with unprecedented detail
Transport properties Research update New experiments on static electricity cast doubt on previous studies in the field Bulk conductivity may have been hiding the dynamics of surface charge transfer, say researchers Read article: New experiments on static electricity cast doubt on previous studies in the field
Quantum mechanics Research update Playing games by the quantum rulebook expends less energy New form of quantum advantage emerges from study of game theory and quantum information Read article: Playing games by the quantum rulebook expends less energy
Quantum Research update Researchers pin down the true cost of precision in quantum clocks Trade-off between precision and entropy production lies in measurement process Read article: Researchers pin down the true cost of precision in quantum clocks
Gravity Research update Classical gravity may entangle matter, new study claims Surprising result could guide searches for quantum gravity Read article: Classical gravity may entangle matter, new study claims
Biomedical devices Research update Microbubbles power soft, programmable artificial muscles Ultrasound-activated microbubble arrays create flexible actuators for applications ranging from soft robotics to minimally invasive surgery Read article: Microbubbles power soft, programmable artificial muscles
Advanced materials Research update Twistelastics controls how mechanical waves move in metamaterials New technique could deliver reconfigurable phononic devices with myriad applications Read article: Twistelastics controls how mechanical waves move in metamaterials
Superconductivity Research update Ternary hydride shows signs of room-temperature superconductivity at high pressures New alloy is made by doping scandium into the well-known La-H binary system Read article: Ternary hydride shows signs of room-temperature superconductivity at high pressures
Diagnostic imaging Research update Ultrasound probe maps real-time blood flow across entire organs Multi-lens array probe visualizes the micro-vasculature of entire large organs without compromising image resolution or frame rate Read article: Ultrasound probe maps real-time blood flow across entire organs
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