Quantum Research update Mechanical qubit could be used in quantum sensors and quantum memories Resonator is nonlinear at the single quantum level Read article: Mechanical qubit could be used in quantum sensors and quantum memories
Neural engineering Research update Magnetoelectric nanodiscs deliver non-invasive brain stimulation in mice Injectable magnetoelectric nanodiscs may activate neurons in localized brain regions when stimulated by a weak external magnetic field, say MIT scientists Read article: Magnetoelectric nanodiscs deliver non-invasive brain stimulation in mice
Particle and nuclear Research update Nuclear shapes revealed in high-energy collisions New technique sits on the border of nuclear and particle physics Read article: Nuclear shapes revealed in high-energy collisions
Biomedical devices Research update Nanoflake-based breath sensor delivers ultrasensitive lung cancer screening Gas sensor made from nanoflakes of indium oxide-based materials successfully identifies individuals with lung cancer Read article: Nanoflake-based breath sensor delivers ultrasensitive lung cancer screening
Radiotherapy Research update Hybrid irradiation could facilitate clinical translation of FLASH radiotherapy A combination of ultrahigh-dose rate electron and conventional photon radiotherapy could enable FLASH treatments of deep-seated tumours Read article: Hybrid irradiation could facilitate clinical translation of FLASH radiotherapy
Diagnostic imaging Research update From melanoma to malaria: photoacoustic device detects disease without taking a single drop of blood New diagnostic test provides safe and sensitive detection of malaria infection by interrogating the blood through intact skin Read article: From melanoma to malaria: photoacoustic device detects disease without taking a single drop of blood
Condensed matter Research update Quantized vortices seen in a supersolid for the first time Further research could shed light on neutron-star glitches Read article: Quantized vortices seen in a supersolid for the first time
Detectors and sensors Research update Four-wave mixing could boost optical communications in space Nonlinear effect amplifies weak signals Read article: Four-wave mixing could boost optical communications in space
Earth sciences Research update Lightning sets off bursts of high-energy electrons in Earth’s inner radiation belt Unexpected finding could help determine the safest times to launch spacecraft Read article: Lightning sets off bursts of high-energy electrons in Earth’s inner radiation belt
Diagnostic imaging Research update First human retinal image brings sight-saving portable OCT a step closer Siloton’s handheld OCT system could soon be used for home-based monitoring of retinal disease, and may one day find its way onto future space missions Read article: First human retinal image brings sight-saving portable OCT a step closer
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