Medical physics Research update Electroencephalography done in ambulances characterizes strokes Brainwave cap could allow patients to receive rapid treatment Read article: Electroencephalography done in ambulances characterizes strokes
Quantum Research update Weak measurement lets quantum physicists have their cake and eat it New process returns original quantum entanglement after certifying it, removing onerous “trusted source” requirement Read article: Weak measurement lets quantum physicists have their cake and eat it
Diagnostic imaging Research update AI tool accelerates tumour classification during brain surgery Combining rapid DNA sequencing with neural network models to classify brain tumours during surgery helps neurosurgeons decide the extent of tumour resection Read article: AI tool accelerates tumour classification during brain surgery
Quantum computing Research update New chip architecture offers hope for scaling up superconducting qubit arrays Gate errors fall by nearly an order of magnitude in rearranged control system based on single quanta of magnetic flux Read article: New chip architecture offers hope for scaling up superconducting qubit arrays
Imaging Research update New superconducting nanowire single-photon detector has 400,000 pixels Broadband camera is also efficient and fast Read article: New superconducting nanowire single-photon detector has 400,000 pixels
Devices and structures Research update Single molecule makes a sensitive pressure and force sensor Researchers detect and control how a single piezoresisitive molecule changes shape when a mechanical force is applied to it Read article: Single molecule makes a sensitive pressure and force sensor
Biomedical devices Research update Earbud biosensors provide continuous monitoring of brain activity and lactate levels An array of electrochemical and electrophysiological sensors attached to a pair of earbuds can simultaneously monitor brain states and exercise levels Read article: Earbud biosensors provide continuous monitoring of brain activity and lactate levels
Planetary science Research update Seismic waves reveal complexities in Mars’ mantle Studies shed light on orbit of Martian moon and origins of the red planet Read article: Seismic waves reveal complexities in Mars’ mantle
Lasers Research update All-electric organic laser is a first New device does not need a separate light source to work, unlike existing versions Read article: All-electric organic laser is a first
Magnetism and spin Research update New type of magnetic levitation makes its debut Rotating-magnet effect could help robots handle objects without touching them Read article: New type of magnetic levitation makes its debut