Spectroscopy Research update Metalens-based spectrometer fits on a chip Compact new device could have applications in information security and processing Read article: Metalens-based spectrometer fits on a chip
Spectroscopy Research update Multicoloured light source gives compressive spectroscopy a boost Device could be used in compact and portable instruments Read article: Multicoloured light source gives compressive spectroscopy a boost
Planetary science Research update Laughing gas could point to alien life on Earth-like planets Nitrous oxide could be a useful biosignature for some exoplanets Read article: Laughing gas could point to alien life on Earth-like planets
Environment and energy Research update Glinting sunlight reveals methane emissions from offshore platforms New remote sensing technique could improve our understanding of the sources of greenhouse gases Read article: Glinting sunlight reveals methane emissions from offshore platforms
Spectroscopy Research update Biofinder could detect signs of extraterrestrial life Highly sensitive instrument demonstrated its capabilities by detecting strong bio-fluorescence signals from ancient fossils on Earth Read article: Biofinder could detect signs of extraterrestrial life
Spectroscopy Research update Spectroscopy technique gets X-ray vision New method allows for material imaging at the atomic scale Read article: Spectroscopy technique gets X-ray vision
Spectroscopy Research update Surface electromagnetic fields mapped in 3D at the nanoscale Images may aid the development of nanomaterials that dissipate heat more efficiently Read article: Surface electromagnetic fields mapped in 3D at the nanoscale
Nanomaterials Research update Metallic glasses reveal their secrets New atomic electron tomography measurements could transform our understanding of non-crystalline materials Read article: Metallic glasses reveal their secrets
Transport properties Research update Bad metals turn over a new leaf Optical measurements reveal the origin of unconventional behaviour near the transition between conductors and insulators Read article: Bad metals turn over a new leaf
Particle and nuclear Research update Has the proton radius puzzle been solved at last? Precise spectroscopic measurement of hydrogen points to smaller proton radius Read article: Has the proton radius puzzle been solved at last?
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