CMOS sensor

A miniaturized imager chip inspired by Superman's X-ray vision can see objects through cardboard

Science

Researchers have created a tiny chip that can take images of objects through cardboard. The technology, designed to fit inside a smartphone, brings us a step closer to wielding Superman’s X-ray vision abilities (without the X-rays).

Researchers have developed a handheld device that can detect molecules in fluid samples that indicate illness

Imaging & Diagnostics

Portable "tricorder" device spots cancer or heart attack biomarkers in minutes

Scientists have developed a small handheld device that can scan for biomarkers to quickly and easily diagnose people with certain diseases and illnesses. Inspired (as always) by Star Trek’s tricorder, the new “multicorder” is designed to help doctors track illness from just about anywhere.

Photographs often contain more information than we think (Photo: University of York)

Science

Facial recognition is in (the reflection of) the eye of the beholder

A study just carried out by Dr. Rob Jenkins of the University of York and Christie Kerr of the University of Glasgow, both in the UK, has found that the picture of a high-end camera is capable of seeing images reflected from the corneas of a subject being photographed.