Editor’s Picks

  1. Funneling The Sun's Energy 11/25/2012

    MIT engineers propose a new way of harnessing photons for electricity, with the potential for capturing a wider spectrum of solar energy. By David L. Chandler, MIT

  2. Beetles Spark Development Of Color-Changing Nanoparticles For Commercial Use 6/14/2017

    Inspired by the varying colors that gleam off of beetle shells, scientists have developed color-shifting nanoparticles that can change hue even after being embedded into a material.

  3. Researchers Switch A Quantum Light Source In A Superfast Way 9/26/2013

    Scientists from the FOM Foundation, the University of Twente and at the Institute for Nanoscience and Cryogenics in France have shown that light sources which usually emit light randomly can be coaxed to emit an ultrashort burst of light at a desired moment in time.

  4. Research Spotlights Early Signs Of Disease Using Infrared Light 3/21/2017

    University of Sydney researchers have used infrared spectroscopy to spotlight changes in tiny cell fragments called microvesicles to probe their role in a model of the body’s immunological response to bacterial infection.

  5. Sun Microsystems Awarded $44M Department of Defense Contract To Develop Microchip Interconnect System 3/31/2008
    Sun Microsystems, Inc. recently announced that the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded Sun $44.29 million funding for a five and a half-year research project focused on microchip interconnectivity via on-chip optical networks enabled by Silicon photonics and proximity communication
  6. IOWN Global Forum Announces First Public Event On Transformative Power Of Photonics 4/3/2024

    In Vancouver this month, the Innovative Optical and Wireless Network Global Forum (IOWN Global Forum) will host its first ever public event to envision a future enabled by photonics-driven technology.

  7. New Coating Is Virtual Black Hole For Reflections 3/5/2007
    Researchers have created an anti-reflective coating that allows light to travel through it, but lets almost none bounce off its surface
  8. Four States Of Rotation 4/19/2018

    With the help of ultrafast spectroscopy and quantum mechanical calculations, LMU researchers have characterized the complete rotational cycle of the light-driven, chemical motor molecule hemithioindigo.

  9. SDTC Contributes to NxtPhase's Development Of Optical Sensors For The Electric Power Industry 3/9/2007
    NxtPhase T&D Corporation recently announced that Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) will contribute $986,000 toward the development of a family of optical voltage and current sensors for use on high-voltage electric power grids
  10. Precision Gantry Systems, Built To Your Specs 8/14/2025

    PI’s US-built precision gantry systems deliver nanometer accuracy, rigidity, and smooth motion for industrial applications, featuring advanced controllers, customizable designs, and reliable performance across inspection, laser, and manufacturing industries.