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Lidar Takes a Closer Look at Clouds
High-resolution technique enables remote monitoring of atmospheric processes that influence weather and climate. read more
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Photonic Crystals Pick Up Single Nanoparticles
Cavity coupled to an optical fiber shows promise as a compact sensor of air pollutants and biomolecules. read more
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Combating the Illegal Ivory Trade with Lasers
Researchers find that Raman spectroscopy can distinguish between mammoth and elephant tusks, providing a promising method for ivory identification. read more
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Public–Private Boost for Laser Fusion
New foundation led by Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology unites German companies and research institutions to advance laser-driven inertial fusion energy. read more
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Toward Mid-Infrared Nanoscopy
Researchers demonstrate a new microscope with a spatial resolution 30 times higher than conventional systems. read more
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Seeing Purple in the Search for Alien Life
Scientists are cataloging the variety of colors and spectral signatures that could indicate life on another planet. read more
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Sound System Boosts Quantum Memory
Converting optical signals into mechanical vibrations could allow data to be stored and then forwarded with new light sources. read more
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Startup Unveils Record-Resolution microLED Displays
Q-Pixel claims that its 6800-px-per-inch prototype, based on its proprietary color-tunable pixel technology, more than doubles the resolution of current state-of-the-art active displays. read more
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Silver-Based, Light-Driven Micromotors Fight Bacteria
Team demonstrates a simple method for creating four-pronged micromotors that, when illuminated, can churn through contaminated water, eliminating pathogens in their wake. read more
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Harnessing UV’s High Reaction Potential
Broadband UV dual-comb spectrometer can provide real-time monitoring of air pollutants and their interaction with the environment. read more