In this episode of Photonics Hot List...
Wearable devices like smartwatches are great for tracking movement and physical activity, but they don’t offer much detail. Researchers in Brazil are expanding on the capabilities of such devices with the creation of optical fiber-equipped pants.
A three-pronged approach that combines voltage imaging, AI, and a two-photon microscope is giving a team led by Boston University clearer, more in-depth views of the living brain, overcoming some conventional challenges.
New flexible displays, inspired by chameleons and other skin-morphing animals, can change color, transmit information, and send hidden messages. Researchers in Illinois say they could even someday surpass the versatility and efficiency of conventional LED-based systems.
