Optoacoustic Scanning for Early Signs of Heart Disease
Novel technique produces images of individual capillaries in different layers of skin.
28 January 2026
A researcher and company founder discusses how his interest in optofluidics led him to both academia and entrepreneurship.
01 February 2026
Switchable Skyrmions Point to Terahertz Data Links
A metasurface and shaped laser beam yield two different pulse topologies in free space.
04 February 2026
Corning and Meta Make Fiber Deal for Up to US$6 Billion
The agreement aims to accelerate building of advanced data centers in the United States to support Meta’s tech and AI ambitions.
03 February 2026
Optalysys Raises US$31M to Bring Photonics to the Cloud
Photonic computing firm Optalysys secures US$31 million to accelerate commercialization of its photonic chips and finance its expansion into the US.
02 February 2026
Undulations on a glass disk are illuminated by an LED and focused as a network of caustics, exhibiting the geometries predicted by singularity theory.
06 February 2026
February 2026 Issue
LATEST NEWS
Optofluidics Creates 3D Microstructures from Diverse Materials
Light-driven fluid flow enables intricate 3D objects to be fabricated from colloidal nanoparticles.
05 February 2026
Switchable Skyrmions Point to Terahertz Data Links
A metasurface and shaped laser beam yield two different pulse topologies in free space.
04 February 2026
Corning and Meta Make Fiber Deal for Up to US$6 Billion
The agreement aims to accelerate building of advanced data centers in the United States to support Meta’s tech and AI ambitions.
03 February 2026
Optalysys Raises US$31M to Bring Photonics to the Cloud
Photonic computing firm Optalysys secures US$31 million to accelerate commercialization of its photonic chips and finance its expansion into the US.
02 February 2026
Self-Driving Lab Finds Strategy for Light Control
The results showcase the possibilities of autonomous experimentation for accelerating scientific discovery.
29 January 2026EDITOR'S PICKS
Finding the Right Ph.D. Advisor
You already know the science, but there’s also an art to selecting a Ph.D. supervisor who is the best fit for you.
01 February 2025
How to Maximize Short-Term Engagements
Being an intern, visitor or postdoc can be an extremely valuable experience—if you take the right approach.
01 June 2024
The beginnings of optical brain imaging focused on overcoming light scattering and inventing effective techniques.
01 June 2023
An IR filter, placed in the center of a micrograph of artificial tear crystals with the field diaphragm fully open, reveals multiple wavelengths.
01 September 2025
Naturally Focused Undulations
Undulations on a glass disk are illuminated by an LED and focused as a network of caustics, exhibiting the geometries predicted by singularity theory.
06 February 2026
Engagement and Impact
However you choose to engage, your time and expertise help strengthen the professional home we share.
01 February 2026
The Crystal Cubes of Henry Swan
A look at the invention and rise and fall in popularity of the first autostereoscopic viewer.
01 February 2026CAREERS
Building the Optics-Professional Pipeline
Kipkemoi Elvis Samuel discusses his work in removing obstacles for students to get an optics education in Kenya.
28 October 2025
My Congressional Fellowship: A Career Door-Opener
Eager to work toward solving big societal problems like climate change, Claire Cody left the lab for the world of scientific policy.
21 October 2025
Journeys in Optics: Falko Schmidt
Falko Schmidt discusses his career trajectory, cofounding a startup and sustainability in the lab.
16 September 2025
Journeys in Optics: Winnie N. Ye
Winnie Ye talks about overcoming challenges she faced during her career and the importance of diversity, collaboration and mentorship in research.
26 August 2025
AI-Generated Podcasts for Science Communication
Researchers found that artificial intelligence could help disseminate scientific studies in a clear, easy-to-understand format.
30 June 2025