Light
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It feels like every time astronomers get a handle on a cosmic phenomenon, a new one pops up that sends them back to the drawing board. Case in point – Hubble has spotted a burst of light in a region of space where there didn’t seem to be a trigger.
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Guiding lasers where they need to go is a key part of optics systems, and now engineers at DESY have developed a way to bend laser beams without anything touching them. The light is deflected using an invisible grating made of air shaped by acoustics.
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Lifestyle interventions to treat or prevent type 2 diabetes and obesity are not the easiest changes. Now, a study suggests that a prescribed period of natural light during the day could significantly improve health markers, with little effort required.
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On the largest scales possible, the universe resembles a web of light spun by an inconceivably large spider. Now, astronomers have detected very faint light from these cosmic web filaments in the deep, dark, distant universe.
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Windows are pretty basic necessities for letting in light and heat, but you don’t always want both at once. Now engineers at North Carolina State University have developed a new material that allows windows to easily switch between three modes.
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A new study has found that light therapy applied to mice during deep sleep increased the brain’s ability to clear away beta-amyloid protein, which may lead to a drug-free, non-invasive treatment for Alzheimer's disease.
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A novel platinum-enhanced, light-activated compound kills cancer cells in a unique way without requiring oxygen, overcoming a limitation with existing light-based cancer therapies. It paves the way for the next generation of anti-cancer drugs.
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Generally speaking, if you want to grab sharp images of fast movements such as molecular interactions, you're going to need a super-expensive rig. Researchers have developed a system built using projector tech that could significantly cut the cost.
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Researchers have developed a novel material using nanocrystals that converts light into a mechanical force able to lift 1,000 times its mass, opening the door for wireless, remote-controlled systems that operate without heat or electricity.
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When heading into the wilds for a camping trip, space in a backpack is at a premium. Oukitel has lightened the load by incorporating a powerful camp light into its latest rugged smartphone, allowing outdoors enthusiasts to leave the lantern at home.
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While GPS can be used to determine one's geographical coordinates on land, such is not the case underwater. Scientists have developed an alternative, however, in the form of a system that analyzes the manner in which sunlight is polarized by water.
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Back at CES 2023, smart telescope maker Unistellar launched a new model that could digitally remove light pollution from cities to give users a clear view of the stars. Now the company has improved on the formula with its new Deep Dark Technology.
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