In-depth articles written by our editorial team focusing on the latest developments in materials science and technology
Public awareness and willingness to come forward with symptoms will play an important role alongside the capabilities of technologies in the hands of health care professionals. Advances in optical imaging represent one route to improving these technologies, giving health care professionals the tools to detect cancer in its early stages.
By Sarah Moore
26 Jan 2022
This article looks at the article titled 'Nano-plasmonic Bundt Optenna for broadband polarization-insensitive and enhanced infrared detection' published in Scientific Reports.
By Laura Thomson
25 Jan 2022
This article looks at a journal paper titled 'Re-shapeable double-hump Bragg-spectrum using a partial-width entrenched-core waveguide' published in OSA Continuum.
By Laura Thomson
25 Jan 2022
Optical imaging methods are some of the most straightforward when designing compact, handheld imaging devices, and are widely used for the diagnosis of tumors and therapeutic monitoring.3
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
21 Jan 2022
Optical telescopes concentrate light in the visible spectrum so that astronomers can look at objects millions of light-years away. This article looks at how optical telescopes work and their development over time.
By Ben Pilkington
20 Jan 2022
Dark-field microscopy has been used since the early 20th century to observe living, unstained cells and microorganisms. Specimens are brightly lit against a dark background to provide the contrast needed to study samples in solutions or natural aquatic environments such as pond water. This article looks at what dark-field microscopy is and its applications.
By Ben Pilkington
20 Jan 2022
Three-dimensional (3D) display technologies are an exciting prospect for truly immersive visual experiences. While the world around us is 3D, nearly all our commonly used display technologies are two-dimensional and do not render any depth information. This article looks at the future of 3D displays and holographic televisions.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
19 Jan 2022
This article looks at how phase-contrast microscopy words and its applications.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
19 Jan 2022
This article looks at laser noise and how researchers are developing solutions to this using machine learning techniques.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
18 Jan 2022
Research from keen scientists worldwide has contributed to the development of fluorescence technology and has helped to establish it as a reliable and dependable tool across various industries. This article looks at what fluorescence microscopy is and its applications across several important industries.
By Sarah Moore
18 Jan 2022