Researchers design nanometer-scale material that can speed up, squeeze light

In a process comparable to squeezing an elephant through a pinhole, researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology have designed a way to engineer atoms capable of funneling light thr…   Original post on mst.edu    Comments on reddit.com   

UCLA’s new transparent solar film could be game-changer

One of the holy grails of solar cell technology may have been found, with researchers at UCLA announcing they have created a new organic polymer that produces electricity, is nearly transparent and is more durable and malleable than silicon.   Original post on phys.org    Comments on reddit.com   

Hasbro Nerf guns: lawyers threaten online fan for publishing photos – Crikey

US-based toy multinational Hasbro is embroiled in a damaging Internet scandal after it marshalled henchmen representing global lawyers Baker & McKenzie to threaten an online fan for posting photos of his favourite Hasbro Nerf guns.   Original post on crikey.com.au    Comments on reddit.com