Particle and nuclear Research update Two distinct descriptions of nuclei unified for the first time Hybrid approach focuses on short-range-correlated nucleon pairs Read article: Two distinct descriptions of nuclei unified for the first time
Microscopy Research update Optical technique measures intramolecular distances with angstrom precision Modified MINFLUX approach could be used to study biological processes inside cells Read article: Optical technique measures intramolecular distances with angstrom precision
Particle therapy Research update Daily adaptive proton therapy employed in the clinic for the first time Researchers in Switzerland have integrated online daily adaptation into the clinical proton therapy workflow Read article: Daily adaptive proton therapy employed in the clinic for the first time
Diagnostic imaging Research update Imaging method could detect Parkinson’s disease up to 20 years before symptoms appear A technique that combines super-resolution microscopy with advanced computational analysis could identify early signs of Parkinson’s disease Read article: Imaging method could detect Parkinson’s disease up to 20 years before symptoms appear
2D materials Research update Eco-friendly graphene composite recovers gold from e-waste New graphene-biopolymer material extracts gold ions 10 times more efficiently than other adsorbents Read article: Eco-friendly graphene composite recovers gold from e-waste
Dark matter and energy Research update Cosmic antimatter could be created by annihilating WIMPs Detection of antideuterons and antihelium could help hone dark-matter models Read article: Cosmic antimatter could be created by annihilating WIMPs
Magnetism and spin Research update Orbital angular momentum monopoles appear in a chiral crystal Experimental observations at the Swiss Light Source could advance the development of energy-efficient memory devices based on "orbitronics" Read article: Orbital angular momentum monopoles appear in a chiral crystal
Quantum Research update Multi-qubit entangled states boost atomic clock and sensor performance Greenberger–Horne–Zeilinger states increase measurement frequency Read article: Multi-qubit entangled states boost atomic clock and sensor performance
Gravity Research update Objects with embedded spins could test whether quantum measurement affects gravity Experiment could involve sending tiny diamonds through interferometers Read article: Objects with embedded spins could test whether quantum measurement affects gravity
Modelling and simulation Research update Physics-based model helps pedestrians and cyclists avoid city pollution New immersive reality method could also inform policymakers and urban planners about risks, say researchers Read article: Physics-based model helps pedestrians and cyclists avoid city pollution
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