The REAL X-Ray spex: New ‘terahertz’ scanner lets mobile phones see through walls – and through clothes

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2131932/The-REAL-X-Ray-spex–new-terahertz-scanner-lets-mobile-phones-walls.html Scanner uses ‘terahertz’ spectrum – between infrared and microwaves Can see through walls, wood and plastics Doctors could use small, cheap devices to see tumours inside body By Rob Waugh PUBLISHED: 02:50 EST, 19 April 2012 | UPDATED: 03:03 EST, 19 April 2012 Comic-book superpowers could become reality as scientists have designed a phone […]

Star Trek’s ‘tricorder’ medical scanners could become reality after breakthrough in T-ray technology

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2090243/Star-Treks-Tricorder-medical-scanners-reality-breakthrough-T-ray-technology.html Developement could lead to medical tests becoming quicker and more convenient for patients By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 6:52 PM on 22nd January 2012 Star Trek-style hand held medical scanners are a step closer thanks to a new breakthrough in technology. Scientists have developed a new way to create electromagnetic Terahertz (THz) […]