Stanford scientists have built a fingernail-sized chip that takes jumbled light from multiple sources and separates it into clean beams; the device could one day improve microscopes, telescopes and cameras

Europe Science Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:24:57 GMT Moderate confidence — 73/100

Image Courtesy: Institute of Science and Technology of AustriaLight is something we rarely think twice about.
It enters our homes through windows, illuminates the streets at night and helps us capture everything from a beautiful sunset to the tiniest details under a microscope.
But what if the light reaching our eyes isn't as simple as it appears?

Image Courtesy: Institute of Science and Technology of AustriaLight is something we rarely think twice about.
It enters our homes through windows, illuminates the streets at night and helps us capture everything from a beautiful sunset to the tiniest details under a microscope.
But what if the light reaching our eyes isn't as simple as it appears?

Sources: Times of India