In vivo imaging T 2 -weighted MRI of three healthy volunteers (left to right columns) using the bend-MTMA and bend-loop antennas reveals increased intraocular signal for the metamaterial-based bend-MTMA configuration. (Courtesy: CC BY 4.0/ Advanced Materials 10.1002/adma.202517760)" title="Click to open image in popup" href="https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/6-02-26-metamaterial-mri-fig9.jpg"> In vivo imaging T 2 -weighted MRI of three healthy volunteers (left to right columns) using the bend-MTMA and bend-loop antennas reveals increased intraocular signal for the metamaterial-based bend-MTMA configuration. (Courtesy: CC BY 4.0/ Advanced Materials 10.1002/adma.202517760)

MRI is one of the most important imaging tools employed in medical diagnostics. But for deep-lying tissues or complex anatomic features, MRI can struggle to create clear images in a reasonable scan time.…