In-depth articles written by our editorial team focusing on the latest developments in materials science and technology
Microtubules are cellular structures that play a critical role in many significant biological processes. In a recent Nature study performed by German scientists, cryo-electron microscopy was found to be the perfect imaging technique to further the global understanding of how microtubule formation occurs.
By Benedette Cuffari
9 Feb 2020
Automation is already changing the face of the construction industry. While construction has been known for its slow adoption of new technology in comparison to other global sectors, the last few years have seen it attempt to catch up and embrace the benefits that new technology brings, such as with the use of camera networks.
By Sarah Moore
9 Feb 2020
Most laser ablation processes are performed on a solid material in a vacuum environment, but a different method has emerged that ablates solid materials submerged in a liquid into nanomaterial dispersions. This method is known as laser ablation in a liquid environment (LALE) or pulsed laser ablation in liquid (PLAL).
By Liam Critchley
7 Feb 2020
While there are differences between the optical properties of pure graphene and graphene oxide, both have beneficial optical properties, which means they can be used for different optical applications. How and why graphene oxide is used in optical applications will be explored in this article.
By Liam Critchley
7 Feb 2020
Many robots use cameras and machine vision to perform intricate tasks and ensure that the robot is doing what it is supposed to. In the future, robotics technology will continue to rely on machine vision systems.
By Brett Smith
7 Feb 2020
There is a growing importance of food analysis techniques. As public concern rises and the attention given to proper food safety evaluation increases, companies in the food industry are seeking rapid, robust and reliable testing methods.
By Sarah Moore
5 Feb 2020
The free-electron laser has been around since 1971 and has slightly different operating mechanisms to other lasers.
By Liam Critchley
28 Jan 2020
For decades, optical microscopy was restricted to analyzing very thin specimens or physically compressed thicker specimens.
By Brett Smith
28 Jan 2020
A prototype laser-based system could provide an efficient and inexpensive means of detecting fires in dusty, harsh environments.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
28 Jan 2020
The very large telescope sits atop Cerro Paranal, a mountain over 2,600 m tall in the Atacama Desert in Northern Chile.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
28 Jan 2020