Planetary science Research update Venus is losing water much faster than previously thought, study suggests Planet may once have had oceans like Earth Read article: Venus is losing water much faster than previously thought, study suggests
Quantum sensors Research update Next-generation quantum sensors detect human biomagnetism Researchers are developing novel sensors that might be applied to next-generation magnetoencephalography systems Read article: Next-generation quantum sensors detect human biomagnetism
2D materials Research update Domain walls in twisted graphene make 1D superconductors Structures could have applications in future electronic devices Read article: Domain walls in twisted graphene make 1D superconductors
Materials Research update Pump–probe microscopy reveals how historical paintings fade Technique could identify works that are prone to degradation Read article: Pump–probe microscopy reveals how historical paintings fade
Advanced materials Research update Sucking up crude oil with laser-treated cork Cork treated with femtosecond laser processing could be used to clean up large-scale marine oil spills Read article: Sucking up crude oil with laser-treated cork
Biomedical devices Research update Implantable and biocompatible battery powered by the body’s own oxygen A biocompatible battery that runs on oxygen circulating in the body could one day provide continuous power to implantable medical devices Read article: Implantable and biocompatible battery powered by the body’s own oxygen
Fabrication and process Research update Synthetic diamonds grow in liquid metal at ambient pressure Extreme high pressures no longer required, say researchers Read article: Synthetic diamonds grow in liquid metal at ambient pressure
Nuclear fusion Research update Magnetic islands stabilize fusion plasma, simulations suggest Tokamaks like ITER could benefit from computer modelling results Read article: Magnetic islands stabilize fusion plasma, simulations suggest
Accelerators and detectors Research update Tetris-inspired radiation detector uses machine learning Tetromino shapes could reduce the size and cost of detectors Read article: Tetris-inspired radiation detector uses machine learning
Particle therapy Research update Radiation-transparent RF coil designed for MR guidance of particle therapy A radiation-transparent MRI body coil could provide the image guidance required to deliver particle therapy in combination with patient rotation Read article: Radiation-transparent RF coil designed for MR guidance of particle therapy