Photographers Around the World Capture Astonishing Auroras During the Solar Maximum — Colossal
From Iceland’s Arctic Henge to snowy forests, the vistas represented in the 2025 Northern Lights Photographer of the…
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,…
‘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…
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…
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.…