Harvesting the Earth’s infrared energy
Could we use thermal radiation emitted by the ground beneath us as a source of renewable power?
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Disorder sharpens optical-fibre images
Anderson localization keeps light on track
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Tiny membrane converts radio waves to light
Device could help build a "quantum internet"
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Dark field illuminates X-ray imaging
New technique uses discarded X-rays to unmask materials
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Microscope exploits spooky action at a distance
Entangled photons allow higher-contrast microscopy
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Powerful fibre laser is cheap and compact
Mid-infrared light source could have medical applications
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Sound follows one direction
"Non-reciprocal acoustic circulator" could be scaled for varying frequencies
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Ultrafast phase measurements could boost optical computing
New device replaces unwieldy vacuum chambers
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Infrared light could create hydrogen from water
New catalyst would make more efficient use of sunlight
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Our favourite pictures of 2013
From shape-shifting metals and evolving bubbles to ancient light
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