In-depth articles written by our editorial team focusing on the latest developments in materials science and technology
Thermo-optical analysis (TOA) is a quantitative analysis technique that can be used to determine the concentration of elemental carbon in a sample.
By Liam Critchley
20 Nov 2019
The recent introduction of a novel DNA microscopy technique developed by MIT researchers hopes to overcome current microscopy limitations for the visualization of genetic material.
By Benedette Cuffari
16 Oct 2019
Optical crystallography, also known as crystal optics, is the branch of science that focuses on the optical properties of crystals.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
16 Oct 2019
Only a small portion of the universe is visible to the naked eye and objects such as interstellar gas are invisible to optical telescopes, but become visible with infrared spectroscopy.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
5 Nov 2019
Due to its noninvasive nature, Raman Spectroscopy has found its role in aiding diagnosis by investigating living tissue.
By Sarah Moore
11 Oct 2019
Last year witnessed a breakthrough in how we manage energy storage, which brought huge implications for the widespread adoption of renewable energy.
By Sarah Moore
11 Oct 2019
This article discusses the the newest developments in drug research imaging to improve development processes and identify therapeutic targets.
By Mihaela Dimitrova
11 Oct 2019
Metal nanoparticles have a unique spectral response; they interact differently with each given color of light.
By Sarah Moore
9 Sep 2019
In an effort to identify adult stem cells that can be induced into many distinct types of cells, researchers have turned to confocal microscopy.
By Benedette Cuffari
9 Sep 2019
Scientists from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and from the Universidad de Zaragoza in Spain announced their breakthrough “virtual camera” that can see around corners.
By Sarah Moore
9 Sep 2019