Photonic crystals go magnetic
Researchers make a novel type of photonic crystal from "magnetic atoms"
Read article: See-through silver
See-through silver
Researchers develop a way to make metal films transparent
Read article: World’s “bluest” sky revealed
World’s “bluest” sky revealed
Brazil is the place to visit if you want to enjoy the best blue sky
Read article: Photon06 Exhibition Show Guide
Photon06 Exhibition Show Guide
The UK’s premier conference in optics and photonics
Read article: Shedding light on biomaterials
Shedding light on biomaterials
Scattering is responsible for guiding light in biological materials
Read article: LEDs target tumours
LEDs target tumours
Portable scanner could be used for the early detection of breast cancer
Read article: How to make an object invisible
How to make an object invisible
Theorists believe that metamterials could be used to make objects invisible
Read article: Change of focus for liquid crystals
Change of focus for liquid crystals
Researchers create a tuneable liquid-crystal lens
Read article: LEDs move into the ultraviolet
LEDs move into the ultraviolet
A diode that emits light at the shortest wavelength is made
Read article: Insects inspire artificial eyes
Insects inspire artificial eyes
Scientists have made the first artificial eye using 3D polymer structures
