A new holographic storage technique uses light in three dimensions to dramatically increase how much data can be stored. It encodes information throughout a material using amplitude, phase, and ...

Just as embroiderers, with needle and thread, can transform plain fabric into an intricate pattern, engineers can use lasers and polymers to create flexible, complex structures that could transform ...

Researchers have developed a simple and eco-friendly way to use a laser to turn natural leather into flexible and wearable ...

Engineers use laser patterning and iron-oxide ink to control graphene growth on polymers, creating flexible microelectrodes that detect dopamine and serotonin.

A new imaging technique uncovers how electronic patterns in quantum materials evolve unevenly across space and temperature.

For a while missiles looked like potential prey. They have thin skins and are packed with fuel and explosives. Merely damaging the shell of a supersonic missile can create drag, causing it to tumble ...

The controlled generation of single photons is an essential element of numerous quantum technology applications, such as quantum networks and quantum computing. A research team has now demonstrated ...

With summer right around the corner, you may be considering laser hair removal. This method damages hair follicles to reduce hair growth over time, providing more long-term results than shaving or ...

Unfortunately, e-commerce websites don't always do right by their visitors. Sometimes they employ "dark patterns," or tactics that trick online shoppers into completing actions that benefit the brand ...

A US defense firm announced a key milestone in counter-drone technology, having completed a proof-of-concept for a portable directed-energy laser platform. Designed to counter unmanned aerial threats, ...