Combination of infrared sensors and GPS reveal regional rainfall variations, giving greater detail than fixed gauges.

Novel approach to biological imaging developed by Vienna-based consortium; suited to sensitive and dynamic samples.

Aims to adapt engineering tests to biomechanics applications for medical benefits.

Industry-focused scheme to develop a variety of laser-based processes for making high performance components.

Solliance, Eindhoven University of Technology open high-precision solar test facility on Philips campus.

Photo-conversion efficiency and output improved as upconverters make infrared radiation count.

Paper-based tests for disease biomarkers could transform patient diagnostics.

Photonex conference hears of progress in performance – and application of – high power diode lasers.

Refined recipe for high-efficiency solar cells, using sodium and potassium doping, published in Nature Materials.

TU Vienna researchers develop symmetrical cascade laser to boost power. Applications in identifying molecular "fingerprints".

Universities of Aston and Novosibirsk establish Russian research pole for fiber-optics, lasers and nonlinear photonics.

Nationwide initiative to develop cutting-edge imaging technologies for research.