Quantum holograms are a new type of hologram technology that could revolutionize the way we create images of biological structures. Made using entangled light particles, or photons, the holograms are more stable and less susceptible to noise, leading to pictures clearer than those made using current holographic microscopy methods. With this technology, it’s possible that we’ll “unravel biological structures and mechanisms inside cells that had never been observed before”. Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here