Invisibility cloaking? Color-changing wallpaper? Medical sensors? It's all possible with nanophotonics, discovers Andrew Williams.

Optical and mechanical properties superior to organic-based sources, say Korean developers.

European Commission project selects supplier for diamond components in pulsed source.

A thin layer of aluminum oxide layer makes quantum dots glow more brightly, promising diverse applications.

French government lab working with start-up on visible light communications technology.

'Airworthiness' of aero-optic control unit demonstrated in eight test flights over Michigan.

Bio-insipred design could lead to novel emitters and sensors.

Electrons freed to create short-lived metallic properties that could drive high speed switching.

Rocket engine injector made in two pieces by laser melting - instead of 163 individual parts.

Raman microlaser sensor in SiO₂ chip spots nanoparticles without need for doping the chip.

Researchers at Princeton develop mid-IR noninvasive technique; could improve quality of life for diabetics.

Device could cut unnecessary biopsies, offer rapid non-invasive examination of melanomas.