In-depth articles written by our editorial team focusing on the latest developments in materials science and technology
Researchers have demonstrated how advanced 3D printing can be used to produce high-performing, miniature lenses for micro-optic imaging applications.
By Ben Pilkington
21 Jun 2021
There are certain tricks that can be used to enhance signal levels for spectroscopic measurements of few or single molecules and that is through the use of plasmonic nanocavities.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
18 Jun 2021
Raman spectroscopy has emerged as a promising tool for next-generation phenotyping and looks set to disrupt the agricultural industry.
By Sarah Moore
16 Jun 2021
Researchers from Penn State University have – for the first time – revealed the subsurface changes caused by nanoscale wear and damage on silica glass using spectroscopy.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
15 Jun 2021
A new microscopic imaging approach allows scientists to see how cells can become damaged and could lead to better bioimplants, as well as improved disease modeling and drug screening.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
14 Jun 2021
A long-cycle, award-winning engineering project from NASA’s Ames Research Center placed x-ray diffraction (XRD) and x-ray fluorescence (XRF) instruments on the Curiosity rover to identify almost every mineral Curiosity encountered on Mars.
By Ben Pilkington
8 Jun 2021
Scientists at the University of California - Davis have developed an innovative, non-invasive method of assessing brain injuries using light. The new system measures brain blood flow without the need for invasive surgery and is cheaper than existing non-invasive technologies.
By Sarah Moore
28 May 2021
The landing phase is the most intensive stage of an aircraft’s flight. AirText, a company already versed in aircraft hardware, is using its new product, Land-DAR, to make this phase simpler and safer for small aircraft.
By Terry Ventre
28 May 2021
A description of a new approach to an important metrology technique was recently published by an international team of researchers. The new method uses X-ray laser light for transient grating spectroscopy for the first time.
By Ben Pilkington
28 May 2021
A team of scientists has used microscopy to assess the effectiveness of face masks in combating the spread of COVID-19.
By Ben Pilkington
27 May 2021