After centuries of astronomical endeavors, Ireland is set to become 16th member state of ESO.

Shanghai-born scientist shared physics Nobel in 2009 for groundbreaking work on low-loss fibers needed for practical long-distance communications.

Laboratory for Laser Energetics previously threatened by budget cuts now set for record $80 million funding.

Funding intended to help progress this photonics-led technology but quantum researchers seeking £250m more.

The US Trade Representative has announced a process for US companies to request permission to continue importing targeted items on a duty-free basis.

Subsidiary Seoul Viosys files 15-count claim for patent infringement against Fry's Electronics.

University of East Anglia professor and nanophotonics expert will serve as SPIE president in 2021.

European satellite agency looks to add more orbiting hardware for its sensing network.

Princeton spin-out Andluca Technologies harnesses ultraviolet light to deliver additional power for electrochromic windows.

Marketing chief Sang Deog Yeo dazzles San Diego audience with promises of super-sized lightweight TVs and rollable, foldable screens.

Components featuring titanium oxide nanofins set to appear in consumer electronics and medicine, predicts San Diego plenary speaker Federico Capasso.

Paul Corkum shares secrets from the attosecond frontier during opening plenary at SPIE Optics+Photonics.