Read article: High-energy physics devices adapted for electron FLASH dosimetry
Beam current transformers used in high-energy physics experiments prove suitable for accurate monitoring of electron FLASH beams
Read article: Sound-speed measurements shed light on Earth’s interior
Measurements of the velocity of sound in pure iron at high pressures suggest our planet’s core contains traces of silicon and sulphur
Read article: Single-celled marine algae light the way for solar energy
New analysis of diatom shells, or frustules, suggests possible improvements to solar energy harvesting devices
Read article: Sound waves break light transmission reciprocity
New technique could advance optical communications that encode information in the orbital angular momentum of light
Read article: Vortex ultrasound tool breaks down blood clots in the brain
A novel ultrasound technique uses helical waves to eliminate dangerous blood clots in the brain much faster than current treatments
Read article: Surprising heat transfer behaviour seen in new semiconductor under pressure
The anomalous behaviour of boron arsenide under pressure could change the way we think about heat transport under extreme conditions, like those found in the Earth’s interior
Read article: Ultrahigh-field MRI uncovers detailed structure of the brain’s cerebellum
High-resolution imaging of the cerebellum could shed light on its role in neurodegenerative diseases such as multiple sclerosis
Read article: Stimulating the brain at 40 Hz to treat Alzheimer’s disease
Early-phase clinical trials show promise for potential treatment of Alzheimer’s disease based on sensory stimulation
Read article: Quasicrystal found in ‘fossilized lightning’
Rare material is made from fused metal and sand
Read article: Laser beam diverts the path of lightning strikes
In the first experimental demonstration of laser-guided lightning, researchers fire a laser beam into the sky to divert the course of lightning discharges
