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Patricia Daukantas | 22 March 2019
A finger-mounted elastographic probe could enhance a surgeon’s ability to assess biological tissue by touch—potentially improving cancer removal surgery. read more
Stewart Wills | 21 March 2019
A researcher at the the Technical University of Munich speaks about the role that imitation learning and human guidance play in the roboticist's toolkit. read more
Molly Moser | 21 March 2019
An ESO physicist offers insights into what laser guide stars and adaptive optics have accomplished so far—and what is yet to come. read more
A. Haija, M.Z. Numan and W.L. Freeman | 21 March 2019 | Review by Vengu Lakshminarayanan
Ideal for either the classroom or self-study, this book can be covered in one semester. read more
Stewart Wills | 20 March 2019
Steers particles hydrodynamically, via tiny, light-driven rotors under computer control, could assist in manipulating some delicate biological specimens. read more
Rebecca Robinson | 19 March 2019
A professor of metamaterials and nanophotonics stresses the benefits of supporting fellow scientists through scientific collaboration. read more
Stewart Wills | 14 March 2019
Control and manipulation of single radio-frequency photons could allow quantum-level sensitivity in MRI, radio astronomy and other systems. read more
Russell A. Chipman, Wai-Sze Tiffany Lam, Garam Young | 14 March 2019 | Review by Axel Mainzer Koenig
This comprehensive reference is well suited for a flexible curriculum in optical design or engineering. read more
Sarah Michaud | 13 March 2019
Collaboration leads to a new method for high-speed 3-D imaging of neuronal activity in freely moving fruit-fly larvae. read more
Stewart Wills | 11 March 2019
Plasmonic metasurface harnesses solar energy to drive off moisture that fogs up goggles, glasses and windshields. read more