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Read article: Ancient lull in Earth’s magnetic field may have allowed large animals to evolve Earth sciences Research update Ancient lull in Earth’s magnetic field may have allowed large animals to evolve Period of ultra-weak field nearly 600 million years ago could have contributed to increase in oxygen levels that favoured complex life
Read article: Venus is losing water much faster than previously thought, study suggests Planetary science Research update Venus is losing water much faster than previously thought, study suggests Planet may once have had oceans like Earth
Read article: Next-generation quantum sensors detect human biomagnetism Quantum sensors Research update Next-generation quantum sensors detect human biomagnetism Researchers are developing novel sensors that might be applied to next-generation magnetoencephalography systems
Read article: Domain walls in twisted graphene make 1D superconductors 2D materials Research update Domain walls in twisted graphene make 1D superconductors Structures could have applications in future electronic devices
Read article: Pump–probe microscopy reveals how historical paintings fade Materials Research update Pump–probe microscopy reveals how historical paintings fade Technique could identify works that are prone to degradation
Read article: Sucking up crude oil with laser-treated cork Advanced materials Research update Sucking up crude oil with laser-treated cork Cork treated with femtosecond laser processing could be used to clean up large-scale marine oil spills
Read article: Implantable and biocompatible battery powered by the body’s own oxygen Biomedical devices Research update Implantable and biocompatible battery powered by the body’s own oxygen A biocompatible battery that runs on oxygen circulating in the body could one day provide continuous power to implantable medical devices
Read article: Synthetic diamonds grow in liquid metal at ambient pressure Fabrication and process Research update Synthetic diamonds grow in liquid metal at ambient pressure Extreme high pressures no longer required, say researchers
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