The use of artificial light at night is spreading rapidly through the world, expanding by an estimated 6% every year.

In a move that brings us a step closer to virtual senses, Scientists in Houston are working on a flat microscope “FlatScope” which bypasses the eyes altogether.

New research by Anglia Ruskin University shows that identical twins have identical vision defects into their 50s, even down to the smallest detail. A remarkable finding, as these people had been "using"

For all of us who like a late-night read on a laptop via the chrome browser, the prospect of dozing nicely off to sleep after a satisfying surf has just come a step closer.

Stem cell therapy is proving to be a potent force in regenerative medicine, not least in the treatment of eye conditions.

For those with amblyopia (or “Lazy Eye”) the prognosis in adulthood is not good. But new Canadian research seriously challenges the currently held belief in the UK that treatment after the age of 8 is unlikely to yield results.

Using tiny remote-triggered LED chips, a team at the University of Rochester have discovered a form of immunotherapy which could change the way cancer is treated.

It all started when NASA scientist Alexander Marshak spotted a pale blue twinkling dot on images sent back from a weather satellite launched in 2015. Long term observation revealed hundreds of instances of the flashing light over a period of a year, many

Scientists at the University of Birmingham have developed a new therapy for age-related macular degeneration which could spell the end of painful injections for sufferers. The news offers new hope for over 600,000 people in the UK who are afflicted with t

2017 marks the 30th anniversary of the Hay Festival, the UK’s largest literary festival. The world-famous event brings together scribes and sages to share their thoughts on a diverse array of subjects, from science to literature, technology to film, and a