Bristol -
The world's most powerful acoustic tractor beam has been developed and it has the potential to levitate objects and even humans. In the short term, the manipulation of surgical devices presents the most practical application.
Frankfurt -
Viewing the activities of the microbial world is key for the study of disease and for drug development. German researchers have developed a new method for capturing and trapping bacteria using lasers.
Canberra -
Two Australian laser physicists have developed the world's first first long-distance optical tractor beam, capable of not only attracting objects, but repelling them as well.
