More Powerful Supercontiuum Light Possible Through Novel Optical Fiber Solution

Medicine & Technology Apr 25, 2022

Experts developed a new way to exceed the current limits of supercontinuum light sources. Read more about how the novel optical fiber works.

Statin for Vision Impairment: Hypercholesterolemia Medicaiton Alleviates High Blood Pressure and Combats Glaucoma, Study Says

Dec 07, 2021

A study found that a high cholesterol medication called statin is effective against high blood pressure build-up in the optic nerve, which often leads to glaucoma.

Optical Breathalyzer Installed in Smartphone May Help Measure Blood Alcohol Content

Aug 12, 2021

A new study shows how an optical breathalyzer can be integrated into a smartphone. Researchers say measurements may depend and vary according to the climate in the environment.

Asian Beetle Species Offer Insights on New Color, Material Strength Technologies

Jun 18, 2021

Scientists are looking at the exoskeleton of an Asian beetle species, using its unique properties to develop new technologies based on its color and mechanical strength.

Liquid Metal Can Now Be Controlled Between Reflective and Scattering States

Jun 15, 2021

In a step towards electrically controllable mirrors or switchable light, researchers can now dynamically switch liquid metal surfaces between reflective and scattering states.

3D Printing Can Now Create Precise and Complex Microlenses

May 14, 2021

New research demonstrates how 3D printing technology could create highly precise and complex microlenses - miniature reflective surfaces whose diameters are just a few microns.

New Optical Coatings Reflect and Transmit Colors of Impressive Purity

Feb 05, 2021

No optical coating has been recorded to be capable of both reflecting and transmitting the same wavelengths - until now.

Enhanced Microring Sensors for Optical Applications

May 12, 2019

Recent attempts enhance the interaction between light and the molecule to be detected

Identification of Dangerous Chemicals Made Possible Through Pin-Sized Sensors in Smartphones

Apr 06, 2019

Scientists develop sensors that could identify chemicals through mobile phones

Researchers Have Just Developed the Sharpest Laser in the World

Jul 04, 2017

A new laser with a linewidth of just 10 mHz has established a new world record for sharpest laser.

Experts Reveal What The Eyes Tell About Person’s Health

May 04, 2017

Find out what your eye color tells about your health here.

Transmitting Information At The Speed Of Light, Almost

May 19, 2015

University of Utah engineers have taken a big step toward computing at the speed of light. Their research will help create the next generation of computers and mobile devices-devices that will be capable of speeds millions of times faster than machines are now.

The True Story of the Dress That Divided The World

Feb 28, 2015

You probably caught a glimpse of it on your Facebook news feed at least once if not several times over the last few days. Here's how it worked: First, you look at the image and then determine what color the dress is. Is it white? Is it blue?

ESA Rosetta Spacecraft Is Showing Off Its ‘Cheops’

Oct 14, 2014

While Rosetta mission team members are preparing to touch down on the surface for a more up-close view of the comet, Rosetta’s Optical, Spectroscopic and Infrared Remote Imaging System (OSIRIS) is taking a look at the surface from afar. And in the newest batch of images sent back Monday morning, researchers have revealed a large pyramid-shaped boulder standing 82-feet-tall near the intended landing site for Rosetta’s Philae rover.