Scientists have designed an optical tool that offers clear three-dimensional images of the rhizosphere. This innovative tool will help scientists to study plant-microbe interactions and biomolecular mechanisms.
By Dr. Priyom Bose
10 Jan 2022
Spectroscopic analysis helps explore composites and provides important information, such as their electronic and optical properties, chemical composition, element type, and crystallinity. Over the years, scientists have advanced spectroscopic techniques for the accurate and rapid analysis of compounds.
By Dr. Priyom Bose
6 Jan 2022
One technique that shows promise for the investigation of the human brain tissue and protein deposits is phase-contrast X-ray computed tomography. One of the advantages of this technique is it provides three-dimensional structural information and does not require extensive sample preparation times.5
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
4 Jan 2022
In this article, we take a look at how Diffusil® devices can overcome the usual challenges associated with optical diffusion, resulting in high-performance optical diffusers suitable for the most exacting applications.
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is a powerful tool for studying biologically relevant soft materials.
By Ilamaran Sivarajah
24 Dec 2021
Researchers have recently developed a molecular device that converts infrared radiation into visible light. This device enhances the sensitivity of many sensors and enables their application in different fields of science and technology.
By Dr. Priyom Bose
23 Dec 2021
This article explores the role of two-photon fluorescence microscopy – one of the most advanced microscopy techniques available right now – in cutting-edge brain imaging.
By Ben Pilkington
23 Dec 2021
Glow-in-the-dark organic materials are under investigation by a team of researchers hoping to enhance their naturally occurring properties by improving techniques that are already at the cutting edge of materials science.
By Ben Pilkington
22 Dec 2021
Light is an electromagnetic wave that can exist in a variety of polarization states, including linear, circular, and elliptical. These differ in the behavior of the oscillating electric field component of the electromagnetic wave. This article looks at polarization optics for biomedical and clinical applications.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
22 Dec 2021
This article looks at a recent study in Nature Communications that applied various flow-visualization techniques and simulated three-dimensional folded sheets to achieve quantitative agreement between theory and experimental results.
By Laura Thomson
21 Dec 2021