Soft matter and liquids Research update Ion-exchange bead writes under water New generic technique requires no substrate to fix ink and works thanks to a phenomenon known as diffusion-osmotic flow Read article: Ion-exchange bead writes under water
Quantum mechanics Research update Competition and co-operation affect the thermodynamic performance of quantum machines Physicists shed light on the emergence of order in quantum machines Read article: Competition and co-operation affect the thermodynamic performance of quantum machines
Instrumentation and measurement Research update Laser gyroscope measures tiny fluctuations in Earth’s rotation Lab-sized instrument could shed light on shifting ocean currents Read article: Laser gyroscope measures tiny fluctuations in Earth’s rotation
Nanomaterials Research update Nanoscale device produces a stream of chiral single photons Streamlined new device could find applications in quantum communication and information processing Read article: Nanoscale device produces a stream of chiral single photons
Astronomy and space Research update M87’s precessing jet reveals black hole’s fast spin The relativistic jet emanating from the supermassive black hole in the Messier 87 galaxy has been confirmed to wobble, providing proof that the black hole is spinning Read article: M87’s precessing jet reveals black hole’s fast spin
Emerging therapies Research update Biocompatible focused ultrasound delivers cancer drugs on target Drug-delivery system uses ultrasound to release diagnostic or therapeutic compounds precisely when and where they’re needed Read article: Biocompatible focused ultrasound delivers cancer drugs on target
Atmosphere Research update Organic molecule from trees excels at seeding clouds, CERN study reveals Sesquiterpene creates cloud-forming particles Read article: Organic molecule from trees excels at seeding clouds, CERN study reveals
Radiotherapy Research update Hypofractionated radiation therapy: faster, simpler and equally effective Studies presented at the ASTRO Annual Meeting highlighted the benefits of accelerated radiation treatment Read article: Hypofractionated radiation therapy: faster, simpler and equally effective
Quantum mechanics Research update No-heat quantum engine makes its debut Researchers demonstrate a prototype engine powered by the quantum statistics of bosons and fermions Read article: No-heat quantum engine makes its debut
Biomedical devices Research update Speaking the language of cells to power tiny machines A miniature battery made from a chain of nanolitre-sized droplets could power biodevices integrated into human tissues Read article: Speaking the language of cells to power tiny machines