Acoustics Research update Sound waves move objects in liquid New technique might be used in applications such as targeted drug delivery, micro-robotics and even additive manufacturing Read article: Sound waves move objects in liquid
Nuclear physics Research update Smashing heavier ions creates superheavy livermorium New technique brings an island of stability closer Read article: Smashing heavier ions creates superheavy livermorium
Materials for energy Research update Twisted carbon nanotubes store more energy than lithium-ion batteries Mechanical energy storage could be a safer way of powering some medical devices Read article: Twisted carbon nanotubes store more energy than lithium-ion batteries
Planetary science Research update Icy exoplanet found to be potentially habitable Researchers discover that a temperate exoplanet may have an atmosphere, could be covered in ice, and may even have an ocean of liquid water Read article: Icy exoplanet found to be potentially habitable
Quantum computing Research update Spins hop between quantum dots in new quantum processor Hopping-based logic achieved at high fidelity Read article: Spins hop between quantum dots in new quantum processor
Nuclear medicine Research update Tuberculosis-specific PET tracer could enable more effective treatment FDT-PET scans in animals show potential for tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment monitoring Read article: Tuberculosis-specific PET tracer could enable more effective treatment
2D materials Research update Graphene switch combines logic and memory functions in a single device New device exploits the carbon material’s ability to conduct both electrons and protons Read article: Graphene switch combines logic and memory functions in a single device
Climate Research update Shifting day-night cloud patterns may be making climate change worse Asymmetric effects of surface warming on cloud cover may amplify it, say researchers Read article: Shifting day-night cloud patterns may be making climate change worse
Particles and interactions Research update X(3960) is a tetraquark, theoretical analysis suggests Calculations reproduce particle’s mass and lifetime Read article: X(3960) is a tetraquark, theoretical analysis suggests
Imaging Research update How do electromagnetic waves carry information about objects they interact with? Theorists develop new continuity equation to help them visualize the process Read article: How do electromagnetic waves carry information about objects they interact with?