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Surgical imaging system turns cancer tissue neon. A new method for creating metamaterials that bend light in unusual ways may bring practical applications closer. Making Deaf Ears Hear with Light A laser-based approach could make cochlear implants, which currently use electrical signals, more effective. A compact device that extends the range of colors from a laser could be used in portable explosive detectors. A look at Hubble's successor. The iPhone's Untapped Potential Apple could do a lot more with all the sensors in the iPhone. Seeing Tumors with Quantum Dots Glowing nanoparticles could help doctors make sure they don't leave behind any traces of brain tumors during surgery. Filters will bring out faint infrared radiation from the early universe. Quantum Detection of Tooth Decay A new laser device designed to detect the earliest stages of tooth decay could help dentists stop cavities in their tracks. An Alternative to the Computer Mouse A user interface that tracks eye movement may provide an alternate way to use a computer. MEMS for Viewing Faraway Galaxies NASA engineers forge a next-generation microshutter device that allows the viewing of distant infrared images. Long-lasting near-infrared LEDs could be used to make cheap, flexible night-vision displays and sensors. Discovering the Surface of Greenland A new technique provides clearer pictures of massive ice sheets--and better insight into future sea-level increases. [1]
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