Microscopy Research update Electrons caught going around the bend New microscopy technique maps the flow of charge around corners in optoelectronics circuits for the first time Read article: Electrons caught going around the bend
Magnetism and spin Research update Tailored material makes speedier skyrmions New design significantly increases the diffusion rate of these vortex-like quasiparticles by a factor of 10 and could aid the development of new forms of computing Read article: Tailored material makes speedier skyrmions
Astronomy and space Research update Evidence found for the production of tellurium in neutron star mergers Two studies strengthen the case that neutron star mergers produce most of the heavy elements in the universe Read article: Evidence found for the production of tellurium in neutron star mergers
Biomedical devices Research update Stethoscope sounds – origin discovered? A recent study suggests that Kortokoff sounds may not be sound waves at all Read article: Stethoscope sounds – origin discovered?
Neural engineering Research update Magnetoelectric implants enable remote restoration of nerve function Engineered metamaterial exhibits novel electromagnetic effects that enable wireless stimulation of nerve cells Read article: Magnetoelectric implants enable remote restoration of nerve function
Optics and photonics Research update Sound waves in air deflect intense laser pulses Acousto-optic Bragg grating preserves quality of laser beam Read article: Sound waves in air deflect intense laser pulses
Diagnostic imaging Research update High-quality diagnostic imaging – for all skin tones Researchers develop an equitable imaging technology that mitigates skin tone bias in photoacoustic imaging Read article: High-quality diagnostic imaging – for all skin tones
Quantum computing Research update Three-qubit computing platform is made from electron spins Scanning tunnelling microscope assembles and operates quantum gates Read article: Three-qubit computing platform is made from electron spins
Radiotherapy Research update Personalized lung cancer radiotherapy proves safer, more effective Individualized stereotactic ablative radiotherapy for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer provides excellent tumour control with low toxicity Read article: Personalized lung cancer radiotherapy proves safer, more effective
Accelerators and detectors Research update Electrons accelerated by firing lasers into nanophotonic cavities Accelerator-on-a-chip could find use in medicine and industry Read article: Electrons accelerated by firing lasers into nanophotonic cavities
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