Diagnostic imaging Research update Proton tomography offers better preparation for therapy Technique shows promise as a rival to X-ray CT Read article: Proton tomography offers better preparation for therapy
Nanomaterials Research update Formation of other-worldly ‘hot ice’ observed for first time Flash Physics: need-to-know updates from the world of physics Read article: Formation of other-worldly ‘hot ice’ observed for first time
Planetary science Research update Hidden stars affect exoplanet measurements Are some rocky exoplanets actually made of gas? Read article: Hidden stars affect exoplanet measurements
Transport properties Research update Type-II Dirac fermions spotted in two different materials Experiments suggest the existence of a topological superconductor Read article: Type-II Dirac fermions spotted in two different materials
Biophysics Research update Why abseiling spiders don’t spin out of control Flash Physics: need-to-know updates from the world of physics Read article: Why abseiling spiders don’t spin out of control
Earth sciences Research update Does nickel drive Earth’s magnetic field? Flash Physics: need-to-know updates from the world of physics Read article: Does nickel drive Earth’s magnetic field?
Ultracold matter Research update Individual atoms traced during diffusion Study could boost understanding of interstellar space Read article: Individual atoms traced during diffusion
Quantum optics Research update Quantum satellites demonstrate teleportation and encryption Flash Physics: need-to-know updates from the world of physics Read article: Quantum satellites demonstrate teleportation and encryption
Stars and solar physics Research update ALMA reveals new molecules in famous supernova Flash Physics: need-to-know updates from the world of physics Read article: ALMA reveals new molecules in famous supernova
Materials for energy Research update Deck-of-cards heterostructures make ideal batteries Careful choice of materials avoids the disadvantages of each component Read article: Deck-of-cards heterostructures make ideal batteries
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