The Secret Behind Light's Journey Through Space Visible light travels in electromagnetic waves, which we see as the colors of ...

We are entering a new era of cosmic exploration. The new Vera C Rubin Observatory in Chile will transform astronomy with its extraordinary ability to map the universe in breathtaking detail. It is set ...

Oxford Instruments announces the expansion of the Andor CB2 Series – a high speed, low noise sCMOS camera platform.

As rockets launch and travel through the layers of the atmosphere, the exhaust particles can act as cloud 'nuclei,' aiding in ...

Normal cellular processes in living things — from germinating plants to our own cells — create biophotons, though escaping light isn’t visible to us.

Researchers at the Dalian University of Technology and the University of Hong Kong have developed a novel method for creating dynamically reconfigurable color displays using Tamm plasmonic photonic ...

A flexible and wearable sensor that allows the user to monitor their exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation has been unveiled by researchers in South Korea. Based on a heterostructure of four ...

A consensus is emerging that the dots, sometimes called rubies, are an entirely new type of object in the Universe.

Capturing photos beyond the visible spectrum is challenging and requires special gear, but the creative payoff is worth it. Here are some of my favorite infrared shots and tips to get you started.

Radio astronomy opens a window onto the invisible universe. While our eyes can detect visible light, countless objects in ...