Thermal Imaging

​In the movie "Predator," Arnold Schwarzenegger hid from an alien's night vision system by covering himself in mud. He might have found things much easier, however, if he'd had access to a newly-developed thermal camouflage material.

Many people in the thralls of a new relationship may find themselves wondering, "Does he/she really love me?". Well, if those people have access to a thermal imaging camera, they may just get their answer.

A theoretically perfect optical absorber has been invented and demonstrated by researchers at Harvard University.

New video software may be able to tell if someone is intoxicated, by scanning their face.

A study by UC San Diego researchers says rooftop photovoltaic solar panels aren't just generating green electricity, they're also helping keep buildings cool.