Mesmerizing Lantern Display Lights Up December With Mile-Long Homage to Wildlife
Twycross Zoo Holiday Lantern display – SWNS A stunning display illuminated by more than 2,000 lanterns spread over…
Scientists Revisiting the ‘Faraday Effect’ Have Uncovered a Surprising Magnetic Interaction Between Light and Matter
Light’s magnetic field influences matter, according to new findings by Israeli researchers, challenging long-held assumptions that light only…
Study overturns 180-year physics rule about light–matter interaction
Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have overturned a 180-year-old scientific assumption, proving that the magnetic component…
Tomislav Topić Meticulously Layers Hundreds of Panels into Prismatic Mesh Installations — Colossal
From dozens of painted mesh fabric panels, Tomislav Topić’s undulating, site-specific installations transform airy spaces into immersive experiences.…
Light-controlled material changes shape in 1D, 2D, or 3D on demand
In the future, there could be materials that can reconfigure themselves on demand, adapting their structure and properties…
Seasonal Depression May Have ‘Overlooked’ Cause
As the days become shorter and nights get longer, many brace for the winter blues. But what actually causes them? For decades,…
Youth mental health crisis: New reports shed light on what’s driving it and why social media is an ‘amplifier’
The second report – Addressing Youth Mental Distress – builds on this by reviewing what works to improve…
North American bats glow green under UV light
Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. Researchers have…
Total Solar Eclipses Can Trigger Dawn Behavior in Birds, Scientists Say
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse disrupted light-dark cycles for North American birds during the lead-up…
Scientists Reveal What a Single Photon Really Looks Like for the First Time
A visualization of a photon made by the authors of the new study. Credit: Benjamin Yuen When we…
‘Squeezed light’ might be the secret to building the quantum internet
Imagine a future where the internet isn’t just fast, it’s fundamentally different. Where information doesn’t travel through cables…
UCLA scientists use light to create energy-efficient generative AI models
Artificial intelligence has dazzled the world with its ability to create pictures, words, and even music from scratch.…