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Read article: Nuclear physicists tame radius calculation problem Nuclear physics Research update Nuclear physicists tame radius calculation problem New "wavefunction matching" method correctly predicts nuclear radii of elements with atomic numbers from 2 to 58
Read article: Ultrasound patch continuously tracks blood flow in the brain Diagnostic imaging Research update Ultrasound patch continuously tracks blood flow in the brain Wearable ultrasound patch enables volumetric mapping of the cerebral arteries and continuous monitoring of blood flow in the brain
Read article: MRI technique detects light-emitting molecules deep inside the brain Imaging Research update MRI technique detects light-emitting molecules deep inside the brain New method circumvents limitations of optical imaging by making blood vessels sensitive to light from luminescent labelling proteins
Read article: Laser-driven accelerator benefits from clever use of light pulses Accelerators and detectors Research update Laser-driven accelerator benefits from clever use of light pulses Protons were driven to 150 MeV, 50% higher than previous record
Read article: ‘Cavendish-like’ experiment could reveal gravity’s quantum nature Gravity Research update ‘Cavendish-like’ experiment could reveal gravity’s quantum nature Proposed set-up might help reconcile gravity with quantum descriptions of other fundamental forces
Read article: Simulations point to the existence of a charming and beautiful tetraquark Particles and interactions Research update Simulations point to the existence of a charming and beautiful tetraquark Exotic particle could be discovered in future experiments
Read article: Are dusty quasars masquerading as Dyson sphere candidates? Stars and solar physics Research update Are dusty quasars masquerading as Dyson sphere candidates? Seven M-dwarfs recently identified as possible Dyson sphere candidates could be a case of mistaken identity
Read article: Early Earth’s magnetic field strength was similar to today’s Earth sciences Research update Early Earth’s magnetic field strength was similar to today’s Relatively strong field may have protected life forms 3.7 billion years ago
Read article: Blurred tomography fabricates custom microlenses with optically smooth surfaces Optical components Research update Blurred tomography fabricates custom microlenses with optically smooth surfaces A novel 3D printing method can rapidly produce optical components with commercial-level quality