Freeform prisms, LED arrays and optical tracking systems are among the photonics technologies advancing the capability of 'augmented reality' applications.

Rapid improvement of mobile technology is enabling economical, high-tech sensing to reach developing markets.

Laser-assisted deposition technique could assemble biological tissues cell by cell.

European project develops new sensors to minimize problems caused by spontaneous combustion.

Key element of adaptive optics system for the 4-meter Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope is accepted.

Optical analysis streamlines André Greipel's bike and kit; German rider supported by German technology.

Implant from developer Second Sight had previously only been used to aid patients suffering from retinitis pigmentosa.

RMIT University platform could speed up image-based assays during drug development.

£3M project will help UK's Met Office track volcanic ash clouds and minimize travel disruption.

Research deal will enhance BASF's Mimeskin material via laser-assisted deposition process.

Integrated ultraviolet system said to be ideally suited to volume production of new types of photonic devices.

MIT Media Lab platform promises significant impact on global health.