In-depth articles written by our editorial team focusing on the latest developments in materials science and technology
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
Every day, thunderstorms happen all over the globe, and these are accompanied by bursts of one of the highest-energy light forms found on earth - gamma rays.
By Sarah Moore
9 Sep 2019
Fiber optic sensors have become a popular piece of equipment in the aerospace industry because it is considered to be an intrinsically safe component.
By Sarah Moore
9 Sep 2019
This article discusses the future of optical sensors in robotic hands and the need for the development of a different breed of robots with increased tactile attention and sensitivity.
By Sarah Moore
24 Sep 2019