Unique elastic properties of lower intestine create sharp-cornered faeces
National Climate Assessment says climate change could cost the US economy 10% of its gross domestic product
Cryoablation could provide a safe and effective alternative to surgical lumpectomy for treating small, low-risk breast cancers
Insights into the composition of nickel-base superalloys reveal that a complex structure spanning multiple length-scales is responsible for enhanced thermal stability
CT-guided pulsed radiofrequency therapy provides a safe and effective treatment for acute lower back pain and sciatica
Ground-level measurements show conflicting trends
Bioresorbable optical sensors inserted in the body during surgery circumvent the need for permanent brain implants and subsequent surgeries to monitor brain health
Rotating cylinder gets around Lorentz reciprocity
Perforated membranes made from the carbon sheet might be used to filter drinking water
Scientists are exploiting the continuing advances in computing power to explore and understand ever more complex systems. From advanced computer models that can probe the properties of many different physical systems, to machine learning to quantum computing, check out our special collection.
The large-scale viability of P2G is confirmed, argues Dave Elliott
Anand Kamalakar is a Brooklyn-based documentary film director, producer and editor
Peter McDonald and James West discuss the benefits of a programme that prepares PhD physics students for opportunities outside academia
Optical spectroscopy technique originally developed for the steel industry now offers fast-track analysis of next-generation device structures
Attendees at a meeting on gender equality in medical physics took a look at what the profession is getting right and where there's still room for improvement
Solar windows could make buildings "greener", but past attempts to commercialize the technology have run into obstacles. Will the latest efforts succeed?
James McKenzie explores how physics and physicists can turn the hype about the Internet of Things into reality
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Rob Chuter introduces the Christie Hospital's MR Linac device
In 1988 the research ministers of 11 European countries signed the documents that formally created the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility
Craft will spend two years probing deep beneath the Martian surface
Diamond Light Source opens its doors for a week-long introduction to synchrotron science
Steven Jackson explains the principles behind magnetic resonance imaging
A deep learning algorithm that creates full-dose MR images from low-dose scans could reduce the level of gadolinium needed for high-quality imaging
At this week's meeting of the Materials Research Society in Boston, US, scientists from all over the world will be sizing up the latest equipment for materials characterization
Climate change damages Arctic plants more than previously thought
Excerpts from the Red Folder
Device could be used to treat eye disorders
New sensor mimics the dermis-epidermis interface in human skin and can measure the direction of applied pressure in real time
A flexible patch made from organic LEDs measures reflected light to map oxygen levels in blood
Geoengineering by stratospheric aerosol injection possible but unreasonably costly and unlikely to remain secret, study concludes
Aeroplane-mounted 3D imaging system confirms long-standing prediction
Why scientists have changed the way we define mass
Climate impacts aren’t just potentially catastrophic: they could be simultaneous multiple disasters. US scientists have compiled a catalogue of calamity and a map of mayhem
As materials science reaps sustained rewards from focusing on interfaces, researchers can now access a technical note to guide them through modelling these systems
Explore the latest trends and commercial opportunities associated with designing, building, launching and exploiting space-based technologies
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MR/RT for precision radiation medicine: see what you treat with Elekta Unity
High-field MR-linac devices based on diagnostic-standard MRI technology will offer many avenues for exploring improvements in radiotherapy, such as shorter treatment regimens or targeted adaption of the treatment in real time.
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The 2018 MRS Fall Meeting and Exhibit will be held in Boston, Massachusetts, November 25-30, 2018. All symposium sessions and non-symposia, broader impact events will be held at the Hynes Convention Center and adjacent Sheraton Boston Hotel.