Can you use a single atom to capture an image? Single atoms are probably not replacing smartphone cameras soon, but an atom ...

Blurry light from lens imperfections is a problem everywhere, from microscopes to telescopes to smartphone cameras. Using a tiny yet carefully engineered optical element and artificial intelligence, ...

In this study, a single atom trapped by an optical tweezer was successfully utilized as a scanning probe *4 for imaging the fine structures of intensity and polarization distributions of light ...

Log into iLab to see the schedule and availability, or email Dr. Preston Larson (plarson@ou.edu) for questions and consultations regarding SEM. The SEM Capabilities ...

It turns out you can quite literally see an analog signal if the conditions are right—and you look closely enough. Reading time 3 minutes Despite their futuristic appearance—for our money, they’re ...

Robots small enough to travel autonomously through the human body to repair damaged sites may seem the stuff of science fiction dreams. But this vision of surgery on a microscale is a step closer to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're only using your laptop's USB ports to plug in your charger and mouse, then you're missing out. Those little ports can do a lot more ...

A model of the a-Heal wearable device. As a wound heals, it goes through several stages: clotting to stop bleeding, immune system response, scabbing, and scarring. A wearable device called “a-Heal,” ...

Scientists have developed a new, compact imaging device that is set to transform how we study the brain. The device marks a major step forward in transforming how neuroscientists study the brain. By ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In recent times, there have been leaps and bounds with the kind of microscopes available to us, such as AI-powered microscopes that can help ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Is there anything more satisfying than a gadget? Human evolution was predicated on the creation of tools that become extensions of us, and ...

Scientists at the University of Strathclyde have created the world's first fully 3D printed microscope in under three hours and for less than £50—a fraction of the cost of traditional devices. Using a ...