Tiny capsules with different substances on their surface could be useful in medicine and materials technology Hollow capsules that have a selectively permeable shell are promising candidates... Read more
MIT researchers discover a new phenomenon that could lead to new types of lasers and sensors. There are several ways to “trap” a beam of light — usually with mirrors, other reflective surfac... Read more
Researchers and physicians in the field could soon run on-the-spot tests for environmental toxins, medical diagnostics, food safety and more with their smartphones. University of Illinois at... Read more
The advance could yield a new class of nanoscale applications that use light instead of electricity. Stanford researchers in physics and engineering have demonstrated a device that produces... Read more
Could yield an entirely new class of devices that use light instead of electricity Stanford researchers in physics and engineering have demonstrated a device that produces a synthetic magnet... Read more
Give computers a huge boost in speed and energy efficiency Electrical engineers at The University of Texas at Arlington and at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have devised a new laser fo... Read more