➀ Researchers have developed an ultra-sensitive infrared detector for molecular detection based on graphene and phonon polaritons. The device transforms infrared light into 'nanolight', enhancing the vibrational fingerprint signal. ➁ The novel technology offers potential for miniaturization and on-chip applications, including medical diagnostics and environmental monitoring. ➂ Room-temperature operation could enable integration into smartphones and wearable electronics, revolutionizing molecular identification.

➀ Juno, a neutrino detector, is being constructed 750m below Jiangmen, China, involving collaboration from 17 countries and 730 scientists. ➁ The detector features a 34.5m diameter acrylic sphere filled with 20,000 tons of liquid scintillator to detect neutrinos from local nuclear reactors. ➂ Spectrum Instrumentation's M4i.2212 digitiser cards are used in lab-scale experiments to characterize the scintillating liquid.