Read article: Dark spins could boost the performance of diamond-based quantum devices
Dark spins could boost the performance of diamond-based quantum devices
Studies show how surface defects interact with NV centres
Read article: Dark spins could boost the performance of diamond-based quantum devices
Read article: Friction at the microscale depends unexpectedly on sliding speed
Friction at the microscale depends unexpectedly on sliding speed
New finding could have applications for hard disks and moving components for satellites or space telescopes
Read article: High-energy physics devices adapted for electron FLASH dosimetry
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
