Consumer & Gadgets
Sep 14, 2017
With iPhone X, Apple is hoping to augment reality for the everyman
The iPhone X is here, which means Apple's push into augmented reality (AR) begins in earnest.
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Robotics
Sep 1, 2017
How to better track the movement of robots
Pop culture predicts a wide array of robots to aid humans, from the Jetsons' housekeeper, Rosie to the adorable (and helpful) R2-D2 and BB-8 in the Star Wars universe. They may not yet be capable of washing dishes or smuggling ...
Optics & Photonics
Aug 31, 2017
Scientists create bioinspired, widely controllable ultrathin optical components
A butterfly's wings and a peacock's feathers use nanoscale architecture to bend light and produce brilliant colors without pigments or dyes, and scientists have been trying to emulate nature's design.
General Physics
Aug 29, 2017
New neutron holography technique opens a window for obtaining clear 3-D atomic images
People usually associate holograms with futuristic 3-D display technologies, but in reality, holographic technologies are now being used to study materials at the atomic level. X-rays, a high-energy form of light, are often ...
Optics & Photonics
Aug 23, 2017
Nanoparticle ink produces glowing holograms with simple inkjet printer
Researchers at ITMO University unveiled a new approach for printing luminescent structures based on nanoparticle ink. The unique optical properties of the ink were achieved by means of europium-doped zirconia. Particles of ...
Optics & Photonics
Aug 14, 2017
Hologram technology could lead to improved diagnoses of chronic diseases in remote areas
A new system developed by UCLA researchers could make it easier and less expensive to diagnose chronic diseases, particularly in remote areas without expensive lab equipment.
Optics & Photonics
Aug 10, 2017
Fireworks on a pinhead as electrons enable colours in 100 000 pixels per inch
The image is on a canvas as wide as a human hair, its colours never fade, and they can be edited and erased on demand.
Optics & Photonics
Jul 19, 2017
Engineers create brighter, full-color holograms that can be viewed with low light
Technology developed by a team of University of Utah electrical and computer engineers could make the holographic chess game R2-D2 and Chewbacca played in "Star Wars" a reality.
Optics & Photonics
Jul 11, 2017
Better than Star Wars: Chemistry discovery yields 3-D table-top objects crafted from light
A scientist's dream of 3-D projections like those he saw years ago in a Star Wars movie has led to new technology for making animated 3-D table-top objects by structuring light.
Nanophysics
Jul 6, 2017
Scientists manipulate light to make flat surfaces appear as 3-D objects
Scientists have created new 2-D nanostructured surfaces which appear as realistic 3-D objects – including shading and shadows - using cutting edge nano-engineering.
