optics

Flat 'Metalenses' Is the Newest Breakthrough in Optics

By Jenn Loro - Jun 08, 2016 03:11 PM EDT

Flat ‘metalenses’ may soon redefine industries that rely on the current optical technology largely based on conventional curved lenses. The latest breakthrough churned out from one of Harvard University’s tech labs can magnify objects with 30% greater and more focused sharpness than most top-end microscopes.

New Images Reveal Clear, Bright Features Of Martian Face

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 27, 2016 08:42 AM EDT

Scientists have developed a new technique that captures clear images of the Red Planet.

Digital Mapping To Be Used To Preserve Ancient Sites Before ISIS Razes Them

By R. Siva Kumar - Sep 05, 2015 12:25 PM EDT

With 3-D digital mapping of ruins and artifacts, archaeologists are trying to protect them from getting erased with ISIS destruction.

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