New, revolutionary metalens focuses entire visible spectrum into a single point
If you want to create a functioning metalens, you need to design a maze for light.
Dr. Andrei Mihai is a geophysicist and founder of ZME Science. He has a Ph.D. in geophysics and archaeology and has completed courses from prestigious universities (with programs ranging from climate and astronomy to chemistry and geology). He is passionate about making research more accessible to everyone and communicating news and features to a broad audience.
If you want to create a functioning metalens, you need to design a maze for light.
We don't want to say there's life on Mars... but there could be life on Mars.
Things are bad, but they're not this bad.
It's not exactly accurate, but it's a dazzling display.
We really do contaminate everything we touch -- and space is no exception.
How good are you at detecting diseased people?
"This really is the worst-case scenario," said one scientist.
Brandy, it turns out, is the most popular Christmas drink -- at least in the UK.
It sounds incredibly natural.
Things can get really bad if we don't take action.
We've been drinking more and more wine along the years.
Old-school radio is getting a revamp.
Even though the isle was studied extensively, the structures were buried beneath a murky swamp which likely dissuaded previous efforts.
Science? Evidence? Diversity? Those are all banned!
Nature gets pretty weird sometimes.
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Kids really shouldn't be drinking... really.
Archaeologists were expecting to find beer, but they found something else.
The fist DNA benders!
There are obvious advantages to such technologies, but doctors warn against excessive usage.
The range of cheetahs is becoming smaller and smaller -- as is their population.
Viagra improved the lives of millions of men -- now, it's becoming cheaper and more easily available.
It's a discovery that has everyone excited.
Super Mario is better for your brain than taking piano lessons.
The two companies are in a direct competition, and we just can't have enough of it.
Including the pill, injections, or IUDs.
Want to get rid of diabetes? Just lose some weight.
This could soon pave the way for real, functioning organs.
It's the farthest, oldest, and perhaps most mysterious object we've ever discovered.
Future generations may live in a world without this majestic animal.
Bronze Age people used space weapons. Well, a few of them did.
The method could open a breakthrough for shark research.
Physical activity does wonders not only for your body but for your mind as well.
Leading by example, Google invests more and more into renewable energy.
Would you be OK with computers being the judges of gymnastics?
We knew that extra pounds are bad for your health, but a new study claims that we may have underestimated...
The country might be on the verge of a health crisis.
The research could help us better understand and protect these gentle giants.
They say don't put your eggs in one basket, but what about putting your eggs in the same bedrock?
Things are really heating up in Bali.
If it happens, it happens -- there's not that much we can do about it.
Think you're buffed today? Well, I've got some news for you...
Caesar's incursion in Britain might have been more successful than we thought.
Most men don't want to discuss erectile dysfunction with a doctor, even if it means further displeasure down the line.
If we're going on Mars, we're going in style.
It's a unique chance to do some top notch science from the comfort of your own home.
Lamborghini wants to replace batteries with supercapacitors and have an engine for each wheel.
Seahorses, in the Thames. What a time to be alive!
The worms could be crucial for a garden-like ecosystem if we ever want to establish a Martian colony.