
Lighting the way
Scientists are harnessing photonics and metaoptics technologies — with game-changing impact.

Chemical puppeteers
They're in your backyard, and they're deadly at creating 'zombies'. Their evolutionary adaptation holds exciting possibilities for biomedical research.

The science is sound
Sound waves are being increasingly channelled to probe nature, with significant potential applications.
Sound and light
We showcase two disruptive technologies whose effects are not easily discernible but will touch people's lives.
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