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Advance in optical tweezers to boost biomedical research

Scientists have discovered a new technique that allows them to manipulate particles that have the same refractive properties as the background environment, overcoming a fundamental technical challenge.

Mar 4th, 2021

Adapting solar energy technology to detect chemical warfare agents and pesticides

In a colourful solution to a dangerous problem, scientists are adapting a component from cutting-edge solar cells to design a rapid, light-based detection system for deadly toxins.

Mar 4th, 2021

New AI tool can revolutionise microscopy

A study shows that the tool, which has already received international recognition, can fundamentally change microscopy and pave the way for new discoveries and areas of use within both research and industry.

Mar 4th, 2021

Magnetic whirls in confined spaces

Mobility of skyrmions in geometric structures depends on their arrangement.

Mar 4th, 2021

Retina-like vision sensing with perovskite photodetectors

Researchers demonstrate ultrathin photodetector arrays could find potential applications in artificial vision sensing.

Mar 4th, 2021

Gold nanocomposite contact lenses that correct color blindness

Researchers report infusing contact lenses with gold nanoparticles to create a safer way to see colors.

Mar 3rd, 2021

The fabrication of photonic wood

Researchers chemically modified native lignin within wood via a simple, rapid, and scalable UV-assisted photocatalytic oxidation method to fabricate what they call 'photonic wood', which retains a high lignin content of >80%.

Mar 3rd, 2021

Researchers demonstrate highly efficient 3D nano-imaging with XFEL and machine learning

Filming a 3D video of a virus with instantaneous light and AI.

Mar 3rd, 2021

A COSMIC approach to nanoscale science

The COSMIC Microscopy beamline achieves world-leading resolution of nanomaterials.

Mar 3rd, 2021

Fluorescent nanodiamonds successfully injected into living cells

As odd as it sounds, many scientists have attempted to place extremely small diamonds inside living cells. Why? Because nanodiamonds are consistently bright and can give us unique knowledge about the inner life of cells over a long time.

Mar 3rd, 2021

Heat-free optical switch would enable optical quantum computing chips

In a potential boost for quantum computing and communication, a European research collaboration reported a new method of controlling and manipulating single photons without generating heat. The solution makes it possible to integrate optical switches and single-photon detectors in a single chip.