To reduce costly, lengthy lab analyses and need for specialists to interpret complex data.

Confocal laser microscopy helps quantify processes underway at stomata.

Spin-out from famed University of Vienna quantum lab closes oversubscribed series A venture round.

...and LightIC launches the “smallest” 4D FMCW lidar system (both at CES 2026).

Chinese Academy of Sciences allows chemical analysis even when fluorescence would normally interfere.

Agreement unites Magic Leap's waveguide expertise with Pegatron's volume manufacturing capabilities.

New private company will build on existing research collaboration to provide high-performance weapons.

Defense investment intended to “strengthen supply chain for optical technologies”.

Renewables accounted for 56% of total; PV up 21% over 2024 has overtaken brown coal.

Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory to be world’s largest and provide new insights into high-energy Universe.

Analyst Yole says startup funding is rising again, up 20% in 2025, to more than $425 M.

Atomically precise sources promise new quantum optical applications.