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New polarization-independent, highly resonant metasurfaces can precisely amplify and control light without requiring incoming light (top left) to be oriented and traveling in a certain direction. (Image: Bo Zhao)

Collection of tiny antennas can amplify and control light polarized in any direction

Mark Lawrence developed metasurfaces made of highly resonant nanoantennas that can amplify and interact with light regardless of polarization.

02.10.2025

Todd Braver (left) and ShiNung Ching combine their expertise in brain science and systems engineering to gain insights into neural dynamics and behavior. (Credit: Jerry Naunheim)

WashU researchers map individual brain dynamics

WashU neuroscientists ShiNung Ching and Todd Braver develop method to create precision brain models with applications to personalized medicine.

01.21.2025

Autonomous vehicles are susceptible to sensor malfunctions and mechanical failures that might make them unable to detect and appropriately respond to real-time conditions. They also face the threat of cyberattacks in which bad actors might spoof the car’s location or fabricate the presence of an obstacle, causing the vehicle to behave dangerously. (Image: iStock)

Clark to enhance safety of autonomous systems, even when under attack

Andrew Clark received a National Science Foundation grant to ensure the safety and reliability of drones, driverless cars and surgical robots.

01.14.2025

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