Microscopy News
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Did Science Really Do Rosalind Franklin Dirty?
3/12/2024
Watson and Crick get the credit, but their determination of the structure of DNA would not have happened in 1953 if not for the work of Rosalind Franklin. Was she ignored because she was a woman? Or is the controversy overblown?
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6 Microscopy Stories 10 Minutes
2/5/2024
Inspired by a radio show inspired by a theater troupe, we look at six microscopy-related stories in what Google tells me should take 8.3 minutes to read. Your mileage may vary.
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Demonstrating Single Picometer Steps For Applications In Microscopy And Astronomy
1/29/2024
Read how Mad City Labs demonstrated the capability to repeatably achieve a one-picometer movement with a piezo nanopositioner, and to accurately resolve that movement.
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From Miniature Living Lasers To Optical Biopsies: The Bright Future Of Biophotonics
12/18/2023
Biophotonics is the study of how light interacts with biological matter. It has a wide range of applications in medicine, agriculture, environment, pharmaceutical, and biological sciences, using light as an energy source to conduct fundamental studies. Let’s shine a light on biophotonics and see what the future holds for it.
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3 Rock-Solid Predictions (j/k) About What To Expect From Photonics In 2024
12/7/2023
Before 2023 comes to an end we want to go on record with three things that we guarantee will happen in 2024.
(Guarantee not valid anywhere, anytime, and/or any place. Void everywhere.)
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2023’s Best: Methane Super Emitters, The Valley Of Death, Hidden Cities, And Maple Syrup
12/6/2023
It’s that time again. Let’s take a look at the most-read articles that appeared on Photonics Online this year. It’s got intrigue, suspense, and surprises. Oh, and infrared, LiDAR, and so much more.
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How Microscopy Helps Big Pharma With The Little Things
11/21/2023
Microscopy plays a crucial role in various aspects of pharmaceutical research and development within life sciences. Let’s take a look at how Big Pharma uses this technology to discover new drugs, perform quality control, and more.
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Everybody Loves LiDAR
10/27/2023
LiDAR – is there anything it can’t do? Invented in the 1960s on the heels of the invention of the laser, LiDAR became commercially viable in the late 1980s. Today, it’s omnipresent, allowing us to do things we’ve never seen before in ways we never imagined.
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24 Ways Biophotonics Improves Medical Imaging And Robotic Surgery
9/19/2023
Biophotonics, when applied to medical imaging or robotic surgery, significantly advances healthcare by offering a multifaceted approach to diagnosis, treatment, and surgery while improving patient care and outcomes.
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How Hexapods Improve Confocal Microscopy
9/12/2023
Hexapods enhance confocal microscopy with precise 3D positioning, vibration damping, autofocusing, image stabilization, and large-scale scanning. They're ideal for complex imaging tasks in biological and materials science research, easily integrated with other imaging modalities, and user-friendly.