Nature is so often science’s muse and over the years it has provided inspiration in many ways. Chameleons have been a source of inspiration, with scientists attempting to create materials inspired by their optically responsive skin.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
29 May 2018
In this article, we look at how biological structures have inspired scientists to create and mimic the polarization sensors found in biological systems and nature.
By Liam Critchley
21 May 2018
Waveguides are used in everything from the transmission of sound waves to optical communications. Every application that uses a waveguide requires a waveguide with a specifically designed structure, as this it what determines the waveguide’s function.
By Liam Critchley
14 May 2018
Researchers have mimicked the protein reflectin, which is found in squid, to create camouflaging films and fibers, which could be woven together to form an invisibility cloak.
By Benedette Cuffari
4 May 2018
The Minus K® vibration isolators use never before seen technology the prevents interring low frequencies vibration.
Preventing unwanted ambient vibrations that interfere with results produced from lab equipment.
Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) uses both roughened metal surfaces and nanoparticles in colloidal solutions to enhance the Raman signal. Recent research has also had a focus on zinc oxide nanostructures.
By Louise Saul
23 Apr 2018
Unlike humans, who have a single eye and lens, insects have what are called compound eyes. These compound eyes consist of several tiny eyes called ommatidia with one lens each. Their numbers can range from hundreds to several thousand.
By Lakshmi Supriya
17 Apr 2018
This is an article on a non-invasive method to monitor blood glucose level, with focus on Raman spectroscopy. A simplified Raman spectrometer consists of a fiber-optical probe & a computing device which calculates the glucose concentration.
By Saransh Wales Maurya
12 Apr 2018
When there are no nearby stars to use as a reference, lasers are used to generate small bright spots in the sky. These laser guide stars can be used by astronomers with adaptive optics imaging to obtain pictures superior to those taken by the Hubble Space Telescope.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
12 Apr 2018