Second European Research Council grant for Bern's Fischer; new laser greenhouse gas analyser planned.

European consortium awarded €3.35 million by EC's H2020 to develop new explosive detection technology.

Optical probes, next-gen networks, nanowires, welding among 23 projects sharing €30m government cash.

Process of taste sensation on the tongue analyzed by combination of infrared illumination and multiphoton microscopy.

Dutch-Japanese team develops low-temperature method to layer silicon on substrate from "ink" using laser pulse.

Wide-angle telescope and high-efficiency CAN laser form "blueprint"; trial project heading for ISS to cut threats to satellites.

European Grapheme Flagship reports on diverse applications, potential for bandgap development.

Presbyopia sufferers could have a clearer view for night-driving, reading with "smoothed" lenses.

Vienna experiment slows and stops light - promising networkable quantum computing, say researchers.

Fraunhofer FEP presents latest wearable smart vision control system based on new SVGA-OLED microdisplay.

LED and camera system could cut limping and discomfort; Fraunhofer-led team shows system at Medtec expo.

Japanese lighting and electronics firm wants to partner with inventors and research groups on new products.