Planetary science Research update Evidence emerges for a carbon-rich ocean on Europa The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) offers tantalizing glimpses beneath the surface of this icy Jovian moon Read article: Evidence emerges for a carbon-rich ocean on Europa
Materials for energy Research update Droplet-based ‘wind farms’ harvest low-speed wind energy Anchored droplets of ionic liquids collect enough charge to power a pocket calculator Read article: Droplet-based ‘wind farms’ harvest low-speed wind energy
Planetary science Research update Estimates of water ice on the Moon get a ‘dramatic’ downgrade The lunar surface contains much less ice than was previously expected, though deposits are widespread Read article: Estimates of water ice on the Moon get a ‘dramatic’ downgrade
Biomedical devices Research update Origami-inspired strain sensors could enhance disease diagnostics Highly stretchable strain sensors could be implanted in the body to track joint movements or detect deformations in organs Read article: Origami-inspired strain sensors could enhance disease diagnostics
Biomedical devices Research update Concussion monitoring headset identifies when it’s safe to return to play A non-invasive digital headset helps determine when young athletes are safe to resume sports following a concussion Read article: Concussion monitoring headset identifies when it’s safe to return to play
Ultracold matter Research update ‘Alice rings’ spotted in a Bose–Einstein condensate Laboratory experiment could shed light on cosmological questions Read article: ‘Alice rings’ spotted in a Bose–Einstein condensate
Neural engineering Research update High-performance brain implants restore communication to those who cannot speak Two advanced speech neuroprostheses decode brain activity into speech faster, more accurately and with a larger vocabulary than existing alternatives Read article: High-performance brain implants restore communication to those who cannot speak
Astronomy and space Research update Gravitational waves could reveal dark matter transforming neutron stars into black holes Absence of mass gap in black-hole mergers could point to dark matter Read article: Gravitational waves could reveal dark matter transforming neutron stars into black holes
2D materials Research update Graphene ribbons advance twistronics A new technique allows for much better control of twist angle and strain in layered two-dimensional materials Read article: Graphene ribbons advance twistronics
Astronomy and space Research update Polarized dust reveals strong magnetic field of ancient galaxy Observation provides clues about early galaxy formation Read article: Polarized dust reveals strong magnetic field of ancient galaxy