Japanese-Dutch collaboration says "very thin" 3D photonic bandgap crystals are also powerful optical control devices.

Bristol University says its photon discovery is "major step" toward large-scale quantum applications.

Kobe University project combines fluorescence and phase information for analysis of stem cells.

New imaging technique Knife-Edge Scanning Microscopy gives insight into neurons' role in heart attacks and other conditions.

UCI project aims to employ sources from disc players to disinfect surfaces.

"Periodic surface structure" is water and ice repellent, also repels up to 99% of dirt with rolling water droplets.

Texas A&M AgriLife scientists using new approach to biophysics to accelerate breeding of high-quality, high-yield nuts.

Dynamic REd All-Sky Monitoring Survey (DREAMS) to be located at Siding Spring Observatory in NSW.

USS Portland proves solid state laser DEW weapon system demonstrator in successful first at-sea test.

University of Sydney project could lead to innovations in nonlinear optics and its applications.

Scientists at ITMO, St Petersburg, say the switch, based on a metal-organic framework, could support ultrafast memories.

Average Spectral Difference intended to quantify how closely its sources match natural daylight.