Acoustics Research update Pitch of birdsong is determined by body size Larger white-tipped plantcutters have deeper voices
Materials for energy Research update Emergence of crucial interphase in lithium-ion batteries is observed by researchers Unique tool characterizes chemical evolution early in a device's lifetime
Diagnostic imaging Research update Ultrasound assessment of tumour oxygenation could guide cancer therapy Ultrasound localization microscopy has potential to be a significant imaging modality for diagnosis and therapy monitoring of solid tumours
Quantum Research update Honeywell says it will soon release ‘the most powerful quantum computer yet’ Firm says ion-trap technology overcomes main obstacles to integrating qubits
Diagnostic imaging Research update AI can enhance accuracy of CT scans in emphysema An artificial intelligence algorithm can provide fully automated quantification of emphysema
Ultracold matter Research update Three is a crowd as physicists watch trapped atoms form molecules Optical tweezers capture a surprising result
Biomedical devices Research update Millimetre-scale transceiver boosts ingestible sensors Wireless receiver and transmitter is small enough to fit in a swallowable capsule for monitoring gut health
Diagnostic imaging Research update Hybrid infrared–optical microscope could improve cancer diagnostics A simple addition to a conventional microscope allows for all-digital histopathology
Biophysics Research update Transverse arch puts a spring in your step, biomechanics study reveals Curvature across foot plays a crucial role in how humans walk and run
Diagnostic imaging Research update Seismic imaging technology sees deep inside the brain A computational technique originally developed for seismic imaging can generate high-resolution ultrasound images of the brain
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