Newswise — More than 2 million people were without power in the Southwest United States today due to the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. In addition, many communities are still struggling with extensive damage to roads, buildings and the electrical grid, according to news...

Scientists have developed a breakthrough optical technology that could dramatically enhance the capacity and security of data transmission (Fig. 1). By utilizing a new type of spatial-frequency patching metasurface that manipulates light beams, researchers have introduced what they call "super-capacity perfect vector vortex...