In-depth articles written by our editorial team focusing on the latest developments in materials science and technology
Digital technological advancements have made laser additive manufacturing (LAM) a revolutionary technique for industrial production. This article will look at what LAM is and its increasing applications.
By Ilamaran Sivarajah
24 Aug 2022
Atomic force microscopy can address many food quality analysis challenges owing to the excellent spatial resolution meaning species such as bacteria can be detected and local inhomogeneities in the food texture can be visualized.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
23 Aug 2022
The study of cells has been enhanced by data from cutting-edge electron microscopes for decades, and electron microscopy will likely remain important in cells well into the future.
By Ben Pilkington
23 Aug 2022
The agricultural sector is turning to photonics to harvest productivity gains that will enable it to keep providing food in years to come.
By Ben Pilkington
23 Aug 2022
While low-cost and readily deployable sensor products are entering the market at an ever-increasing rate, the roster of novel applications for optical sensing continues to grow. This article highlights some key recent developments in optical sensors.
By Ben Pilkington
22 Aug 2022
US President Joe Biden unveiled the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) in July 2022. The joint NASA, ESA, and CSA mission is building on the success of previous space telescopes – notably, the Hubble Telescope – to provide the most detailed and captivating look at our universe.
By Ben Pilkington
22 Aug 2022
This article focuses on the concept of gamma rays, their sources and emitters. It then focuses on the presence of gamma rays in the cosmos and how they are generated. Finally, it talks about joint research between facilities in the US and Czech Republic and how they would benefit the gamma-ray generation process.
By Aditya Humnabadkar
16 Aug 2022
Raman spectroscopy has been used to understand how lithium ions introduce and interact with the graphite electrodes and other materials and has helped identify materials for battery designs with larger charging capacities.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
27 Jul 2022
Developments in optical technology are influencing the capabilities of neuroimaging platforms. Optics' evolution benefits the field of neuroimaging, pushing it further than ever before to help it achieve its full potential.
By Sarah Moore
26 Jul 2022
Optical microscopy has been adopted as one of the workhorse techniques in a number of different areas. From histology and medical diagnosis to materials analysis, the magnifying power of optical microscopy has facilitated great insights into microscopic structures that cannot be seen by the naked eye.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
5 Jul 2022