New era of gravitational-wave astronomy with laser interferometers looks well under way as second black-hole collision is confirmed and third is investigated.

Professor Sheila Rowan, part of the global effort working on gravitational wave detection, specializes in optical materials for mirror substrates.

Consultants recommend 'short-term' extension of exemption from enviornmental regulations for cadmium QD use in TVs, but not in lighting applications.

Director of the EPFL photovoltaics lab and CSEM’s dedicated PV center claims prestigious European award.

Photodynamic therapy pioneer Stefan Andersson-Engels joins from Lund’s Medical Laser Centre in Sweden.

Netherlands’ Sander Oude Elberink wins 4-yearly prize for his landscape analysis, adopted by government agency.

Novel solar cells and mini-projector technologies winners at Germany’s technology showcase awards.

Retiring president Mertin suggests the role is a balancing act.

Number of Earth-like worlds capable of hosting liquid water rises to 21 after latest statistical analysis of space telescope's data.

Holoflex from Queen’s University’s Human Media Lab (Ontario) unveiled at ACM CHI meet in San Jose.

Program provides fledgling photonics companies with engineering, product, and marketing expertise and cut-price kit.

Two-term president to depart in November 2016, leaving detailed to-do list for successor.