Gravity Research update Could gravastars be nested inside one another like a Russian doll? Hypothetical objects could be observed in gravitational waves Read article: Could gravastars be nested inside one another like a Russian doll?
Advanced materials Research update New metamaterial could make true one-way glass Theoretically proposed structure could also improve the efficiency of solar cells Read article: New metamaterial could make true one-way glass
Lasers Research update Soap bubbles transform into lasers Laser wavelengths depend on bubble's size, paving the way for bubble-laser-based sensors of pressure or ambient electric field Read article: Soap bubbles transform into lasers
Neural engineering Research update Mapping brain circuits reveals potential treatment targets for brain disorders Researchers use deep brain stimulation to map the brain circuits associated with Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, OCD and Tourette’s syndrome Read article: Mapping brain circuits reveals potential treatment targets for brain disorders
Quantum computing Research update Controllable Cooper pair splitter could separate entangled electrons on demand Proposed device might aid the development of quantum computers Read article: Controllable Cooper pair splitter could separate entangled electrons on demand
Biomedical devices Research update Magnetic microbots show promise for treating aneurysms and brain tumours Researchers have developed magnetic coiling microfibre robots and used them to embolize arterial bleeding in a rabbit Read article: Magnetic microbots show promise for treating aneurysms and brain tumours
Spectroscopy Research update New attosecond X-ray spectroscopy technique ‘freezes’ atomic nuclei in place Removing "noise" from atomic motion enables scientists to observe electron movement in real time, leading to new interpretations of previous results Read article: New attosecond X-ray spectroscopy technique ‘freezes’ atomic nuclei in place
Spectroscopy Research update Ultraviolet dual-comb spectroscopy system counts single photons New technique avoids high-powered lasers Read article: Ultraviolet dual-comb spectroscopy system counts single photons
Materials for energy Research update Solid-state battery electrolyte makes a fast lithium-ion conductor New material allows lithium ions to move in 3D and could compete with liquid electrolytes in mainstream Li-ion battery technologies Read article: Solid-state battery electrolyte makes a fast lithium-ion conductor
2D materials Research update Sticky UV-sensitive tape makes 2D material transfers easier New technique could help integrate materials such as graphene into real-world devices Read article: Sticky UV-sensitive tape makes 2D material transfers easier