Optical physics Video Building the perfect lens with metamaterials A theorized "perfect" microscope could have a dramatic impact on nanotechnology and the biosciences Read article: Building the perfect lens with metamaterials
Particles and interactions Research update Etched glass could create table-top particle accelerators Chip-based devices fire lasers at glass coated with gratings Read article: Etched glass could create table-top particle accelerators
Optical physics Video How do we see beneath the surface of tissue with light? Bruce Tromberg describes the techniques for seeing beneath skin Read article: How do we see beneath the surface of tissue with light?
Semiconductors and electronics Research update ‘Electronic skin’ lights up when touched Flexible sensor could find use in robotics and healthcare Read article: ‘Electronic skin’ lights up when touched
Biomedical devices Research update Telescopic contact lens comes into view Technology could help people with age-related macular degeneration Read article: Telescopic contact lens comes into view
Nanomaterials Research update Nanotube sensor detects Lyme disease Transistor-based device could rival traditional immunoassays Read article: Nanotube sensor detects Lyme disease
Transport properties Research update Nanowire transistor array as touch-sensitive as human skin Sensors could be used in robotics and for touch-sensitive electronics Read article: Nanowire transistor array as touch-sensitive as human skin
Imaging Video Smartphone eye test for the developing world A novel medical technology from the MIT Media Lab Read article: Smartphone eye test for the developing world
Mathematical physics Video Fighting cancer with mathematics Drawing up proton-therapy plans with multicriteria treatment planning Read article: Fighting cancer with mathematics
Diagnostic imaging Video Proton therapy teams up with PET imaging Reducing the uncertainties in proton therapy Read article: Proton therapy teams up with PET imaging