X-ray images (IMAGE) Optica Caption The new technique produces multi-contrast images by combining conventional x-ray attenuation images at various x-ray energies (two energies shown on the top) with x-ray phase information, which consists of refraction and dark-field channels. This offers significantly better enhancement of textures and grains, as shown in the example composite image on the bottom, allowing the discrimination of materials with very similar elemental compositions. Credit Thomas Partridge, University College London Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.