Quantum computing Research update Quantum-computing protocol avoids targeting individual atoms in an array Strings of atoms create qubits that interact via superatoms Read article: Quantum-computing protocol avoids targeting individual atoms in an array
Biophysics and bioengineering Research update Photoacoustic imaging technique could reduce nerve damage during surgery New approach uses near-infrared light to distinguish nerves from other tissue Read article: Photoacoustic imaging technique could reduce nerve damage during surgery
Emerging therapies Research update Controlling quantum biological electron tunnelling could help brain cancer patients A technique based on modulating quantum processes inside human cells could improve treatment for glioblastoma Read article: Controlling quantum biological electron tunnelling could help brain cancer patients
Superconductivity Research update Two-dimensional electride material makes a promising superconductor A zero-dimensional electride state, not "excess" electrons, is responsible for superconductivity in aluminium hydride Read article: Two-dimensional electride material makes a promising superconductor
Diagnostic imaging Research update Ultrahigh-field MRI reveals how blue light stimulates the brain Functional MRI studies show how blue light can enhance cognitive performance by modulating information flow through the brain Read article: Ultrahigh-field MRI reveals how blue light stimulates the brain
Metrology Research update Resonant excitation of nuclear clock transition spotted at XFEL Research could lead to extremely accurate timekeeper Read article: Resonant excitation of nuclear clock transition spotted at XFEL
Particles and interactions Research update Dark photons could explain high-energy scattering data New analysis suggests a hypothetical force-carrier model matches data better than the Standard Model, though further work is needed Read article: Dark photons could explain high-energy scattering data
Particles and interactions Research update High-precision measurement of the strong force is made at CERN Z-boson observation by ATLAS is in line with the Standard Model Read article: High-precision measurement of the strong force is made at CERN
Medical physics Research update Sonobiopsy provides a non-invasive route to brain tumour diagnosis Sonobiopsy uses ultrasound and microbubbles to release brain tumour biomarkers into the bloodstream and help guide treatment decisions Read article: Sonobiopsy provides a non-invasive route to brain tumour diagnosis
Planetary science Research update Pairs of rogue planets found wandering in the Orion Nebula New observations by the James Webb Space Telescope throw up a planetary puzzle Read article: Pairs of rogue planets found wandering in the Orion Nebula
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