3D imaging
Coverage of 3D imaging in the Nexus archive.
- Goethe never knew this 40-million-year-old ant was hidden in his collection
Scientists discovered three fossil insects, including an extinct ant preserved in detailed 3D, in Goethe’s amber collection. Advanced imaging revealed internal structures and provided insights into the ant’s biology, suggesting it built large tree nests.
- EQT Impact Challenge drives Hong Kong firm’s mixed-reality surgical navigation advances
Hong Kong-based Syngular Technology won the EQT Impact Challenge 2025 for its mixed-reality surgical navigation technology, which uses advanced 3D imaging to enhance precision in complex surgeries. The company has since advanced product development and expanded partnerships.
- Tech Now
Adrienne Murray is exploring the use of new 3D imaging technology in heart procedures. This technology is supporting medical professionals in their work. The development of this technology could lead to improved health outcomes.
- MIT scientists turn chaotic laser light into powerful brain imaging tool
MIT scientists discovered that chaotic laser light can form a focused 'pencil beam' under specific conditions, enabling 3D imaging of the blood-brain barrier 25 times faster than existing methods. This technique allows real-time tracking of drug movement into brain cells, potentially accelerating treatments for neurological diseases.