Read article: Down to earth
Down to earth
How optical technologies developed for astronomers are making their mark in other fields
Read article: Down to earth
Read article: Machine vision with depth
Machine vision with depth
Janelle Shane explains how improvements in lidar steering technologies could pay off for autonomous vehicles
Read article: A better virtual experience
A better virtual experience
The vergence-accommodation conflict is one of the thorniest problems in virtual reality optics. Margaret Harris assesses strategies for tackling it
Read article: Stephen Hawking’s scientific legacy
Stephen Hawking’s scientific legacy
Stephen Hawking changed our understanding of the universe and inspired generations of scientists. Seth Lloyd looks at the icon’s most famous achievements and breakthroughs
Read article: Rooted in physics
Rooted in physics
A plant's roots might be hidden from our view but they're vital to its survival. Jess Wade describes how physicists are developing techniques to study how roots respond to electric fields
Read article: In pursuit of the purest quartz
In pursuit of the purest quartz
From a PhD in semiconductor physics to head of Quartz Products at Airbus Defence and Space, Richard Syme looks back at a long and enjoyable career
Read article: Top tips from tree tops
Top tips from tree tops
Stephen Ornes explains how transpiration in trees could lead to new ways to cool hypersonic craft
Read article: Nanoparticles on the move for medicine
Nanoparticles on the move for medicine
How to make nanoparticles that can "swim" through the body
Read article: Is photosynthesis quantum-ish?
Is photosynthesis quantum-ish?
Philip Ball attempts to untangle the research behind quantum photosynthesis, to suss out if quantum effects are at play, or if it's classical after all
Read article: A flower’s nano-powers
A flower’s nano-powers
Tobias Wenzel and Silvia Vignolini reveal an ingenious strategy flowers use to become coloured and attract pollinators
