In-depth articles written by our editorial team focusing on the latest developments in materials science and technology
Electron microscopy coupled with fluorescence has validated the efficacy of a new technique designed to genetically tag proteins in a predetermined neural location, helping scientists gain a deeper understanding of neurological illnesses and potentially develop new therapeutic approaches based on this knowledge.
By Sarah Moore
25 Aug 2021
Electron microscopy is currently moving into a new era. Here, we discuss the current developments in leveraging automation in electron microscopy, how this may evolve in the future, and what impact this will make.
By Sarah Moore
24 Aug 2021
Spectroscopy is one of the primary techniques used in astronomy to understand the Universe. Many breath-taking astronomical discoveries in recent decades resulted from advanced spectroscopic measurements.
By Cvetelin Vasilev
24 Aug 2021
Electron microscopy uses a beam of electrons instead of light to illuminate subjects for magnification. The technique has been in use for almost 100 years and is likely to be used at the forefront of scientific research for many more to come.
By Ben Pilkington
29 Jul 2021
At extreme temperature conditions, the ability of the cryogenic transmission electron microscopy to image heterogeneous and complex materials, where composition, physical, and electronic structure need to be analyzed at an atomic scale, becomes critical when studying quantum phenomena.
By Cvetelin Vasilev
29 Jul 2021
Arizona State University researchers Megan Seeley and Gregory P. Asner have documented the many ways in which imaging spectroscopy has been used for earth conservation purposes – with emerging technology gathering key data that traditional approaches fail to spot.
By Ben Pilkington
28 Jul 2021
Due to the prevalence of respiratory symptoms as part of COVID-19, recent studies have been investigating using imaging techniques, such as chest computed tomography (CTs), X-rays, and ultrasound, as rapid, accurate diagnostics of COVID-19 disease
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
23 Jul 2021
Scientists can use electron microscopes to develop enhanced materials with properties that are better suited to their purpose. Here, we discuss how electron microscopes are benefiting the study of materials.
By Sarah Moore
23 Jul 2021
Scientists are using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve imaging techniques so that ischemic and hemorrhage strokes might be identified faster.
By Sarah Moore
22 Jul 2021
Xnovotech has announced the release of new software for grain mapping technology: GrainMapper3D version 3.0.