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This new camera sees the invisible in 3D without lenses

September 26, 2025 0 Comments Computers and Internet, encryption, Energy and Resources, Mobile Computing, Nanotechnology, Optics, Photography, Physics

Scientists have developed a lens-free mid-infrared camera using a modern twist on pinhole imaging. The system uses nonlinear crystals to convert infrared light into visible, allowing standard sensors to capture sharp, wide-range images without distortion. It can also create precise 3D reconstructions even in extremely low light. Though still experimental, the technology promises affordable, portable infrared imaging for safety, industrial, and environmental uses.

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Scientists unveil breakthrough pixel that could put holograms on your smartphone

September 26, 2025 0 Comments Computer Modeling, Computers and Internet, encryption, Hacking, Information Technology, Mobile Computing, video games, Virtual Reality

A team at the University of St Andrews has unlocked a major step toward true holographic displays by combining OLEDs with holographic metasurfaces. Unlike traditional laser-based holograms, this compact and affordable method could transform smart devices, entertainment, and even virtual reality. The breakthrough allows entire images to be generated from a single OLED pixel, removing long-standing barriers and pointing to a future of lightweight, miniaturized holographic technology.

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Can meditation apps really reduce stress, anxiety, and insomnia?

September 23, 2025 0 Comments Computers and Internet, Depression, Hacking, Heart Disease, Mental Health, Mental Health Research, Mobile Computing, Sleep Disorder Research, Sleep Disorders, Sports, STEM Education, Travel and Recreation

Meditation apps are revolutionizing mental health, providing easy access to mindfulness practices and new opportunities for scientific research. With the help of wearables and AI, these tools can now deliver personalized training tailored to individual needs.

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Tiny new lenses, smaller than a hair, could transform phone and drone cameras

September 23, 2025 0 Comments Computer Programming, Computers and Internet, Engineering and Construction, Materials Science, Mobile Computing, Optics, Spintronics Research, Telecommunications

Scientists have developed a new multi-layered metalens design that could revolutionize portable optics in devices like phones, drones, and satellites. By stacking metamaterial layers instead of relying on a single one, the team overcame fundamental limits in focusing multiple wavelengths of light. Their algorithm-driven approach produced intricate nanostructures shaped like clovers, propellers, and squares, enabling improved performance, scalability, and polarization independence.

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Scientists just made atoms talk to each other inside silicon chips

September 23, 2025 0 Comments Computer Science, Computers and Internet, Engineering and Construction, Mobile Computing, Physics, Spintronics, Spintronics Research, Telecommunications

Researchers at UNSW have found a way to make atomic nuclei communicate through electrons, allowing them to achieve entanglement at scales used in today’s computer chips. This breakthrough brings scalable, silicon-based quantum computing much closer to reality.

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Scientists build micromotors smaller than a human hair

September 22, 2025 0 Comments #039, Alternative Medicine, amp, Artificial intelligence, Diseases and Conditions, Eye Care, Internet, Mobile Computing, s Healthcare, Spintronics Research, Today&amp

Using laser light instead of traditional mechanics, researchers have built micro-gears that can spin, shift direction, and even power tiny machines. These breakthroughs could soon lead to revolutionary medical tools working at the scale of cells.

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Lasers just made atoms dance, unlocking the future of electronics

September 22, 2025 0 Comments Computer Modeling, Computer Science, Energy and Resources, Engineering and Construction, Mobile Computing, Nanotechnology, Optics, Spintronics Research

Scientists at Michigan State University have discovered how to use ultrafast lasers to wiggle atoms in exotic materials, temporarily altering their electronic behavior. By combining cutting-edge microscopes with quantum simulations, they created a nanoscale switch that could revolutionize smartphones, laptops, and even future quantum computers.

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Pre-programmed microfluidic systems offer new control capabilities

October 23, 2019 0 Comments Chemistry, Communications, Computer Science, Computers and Internet, Microarrays, Mobile Computing, Nature of Water, technology

Researchers have discovered how to pre-program microfluidic systems in a way that controls how fluids flow and mix throughout the micropipes. The result? A step toward smartly designed microfluidic systems that behave like a computer chip without relying on external components.

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Preventing cyber security attacks lies in strategic, third-party investments

October 21, 2019 0 Comments Computers and Internet, encryption, Hacking, Information Technology, Markets and Finance, Mobile Computing

Companies interested in protecting themselves and their customers from cyber-attacks need to invest in themselves and the vendors that handle their data, according to new research.

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Consumers: Online restaurant reviews are not all equal

October 21, 2019 0 Comments Communications, Computer Science, Consumer Behavior, Educational Psychology, Educational Technology, Mobile Computing, Perception, Stress

Mobile reviews were associated with 10 to 40% fewer likes than the reviews generated on laptop or desktop computers.

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