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
Diagnostic imaging Research update Multi-eye-component imaging could help diagnose ocular disease New technique can measure the elasticity of several eye components at the same time Read article: Multi-eye-component imaging could help diagnose ocular disease
Nanomaterials Research update Photonic crystals formed over time in ancient Roman glass Distinctive iridescent patina comes from an unusual hierarchically assembled structure with highly ordered nanoscale domains Read article: Photonic crystals formed over time in ancient Roman glass
Astronomy and space Research update Surprising link discovered between fast radio bursts and earthquakes Researchers find similarities with fast radio bursts and how earthquakes produce secondary aftershocks following a tremor Read article: Surprising link discovered between fast radio bursts and earthquakes