3D foams could control light
Researchers coin the term "phoamtonics" to describe a new field of study that exploits the photonic properties of foam-based structures
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Alumina glass bends rather than breaking
Molecular bonds break and reform to prevent cracking
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Gold plasmons guide light in new photonic switch
Electro-optical device is compact and energy efficient
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MRI-compatible electrodes line up for use in neural probes
Glassy carbon microelectrodes that are compatible with MRI scanning could prove a safer option for patients with deep brain stimulation implants
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Light forks one way in a Bose–Einstein condensate
Physicists irreversibly split photon wavepackets using unconventional technique
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How well can biological cells sense their environment?
Mathematical model puts new constraints on fundamental sensing limits
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Neutron dripline extended to fluorine and neon isotopes
Sodium isotopes could exist with more than 28 neutrons, study reveals
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Twinkle, twinkle little star, how I wonder where the trabecular meshworks are
A new imaging tool uses astronomy techniques to see troublesome parts of the eye, potentially improving our understanding of glaucoma and treatments
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Optical fibre device can detect micro-pollutants in real time
Hollow-core photonic crystal fibre can measure and identify hazardous micrometre-sized airborne pollutants
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Porous polymer could help regulate heat and light in buildings
Low cost material has tuneable optical properties with a range of practical applications
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