Announcing a new publication from Opto-Electronic Manufacturing; DOI   10.29026/oem.2026.260003.

Researchers have developed an electrically controlled flat lens that can switch between conventional imaging and edge-enhanced imaging, revealing structural details that may be difficult to distinguish using ordinary optical techniques. The technology could contribute to more compact microscopes and future optical imaging systems.

As the semiconductor industry pushes towards smaller, faster and more powerful microchips, researchers have developed an innovative 3D-printed copper mirror that could help overcome a critical challenge in advanced chip manufacturing: preventing powerful lasers from overheating and damaging precision optical components.

Tiny sensors harvest energy from blinks, eyebrow raises, jaw movements and even pulsing arteries. Prototype glasses tracked behaviors associated with bruxism, including jaw clenching and teeth tapping. System uses machine learning to recognize six facial activities with 93.8% accuracy. Ultra-low-power design could pave the way for smart glasses that continuously monitor health without constant charging.

Researchers at Gladstone Institutes have uncovered a uniquely counterintuitive class of bacterial defenses. More than just a biological curiosity, decoding these complex systems provides a molecular blueprint that scientists can adapt to engineer more efficient DNA-editing tools for human health and therapies.

BEAGLE is a newly launched research project that aims to transform how Europe monitors biodiversity by closing critical gaps in current systems and turning fragmented data into policy-ready evidence.