A research team from the Anhui Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the ...

It might look like a spoked wheel or even a "Chakram" weapon wielded by warriors like "Xena," from the fictional TV show, but this ringed galaxy is actually a vast place of stellar life. A newly ...

The process of 3D printing the electrodes and photoactive layer of an infrared sensor at room temperature (a). A diagram ...

Mice with vision enhanced by nanotechnology were able to see infrared light as well as visible light, reports a new study. A single injection of nanoparticles in the mice's eyes bestowed infrared ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For the first time, astronomers using data from the Keck II ...

Chinese researchers have developed infrared contact lenses that convert infrared light into visible light, potentially enabling humans to see in the dark. These lenses combine conventional soft ...

The latest health trend to hit the celebrity circuit: infrared saunas that claim to treat cancer, cure paralysis, and, of course, provide a little stress relief. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills ...

Probing the deep structure of atoms, molecules, and solids often requires X-rays. The energies and wavelengths of X-ray light are ideal for examining electronic spin properties, chemical details, and ...

With a single injection of nanoparticles, scientists from the University of Science and Technology of China and University of Massachusetts Medical School gave mice the ability to see infrared vision ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Space is filled with bizarre signals that we scramble to put meaning to — and now, researchers ...

The list of animals that can see infrared light, which lies just beyond the red part of the rainbow, is very small. It includes vipers and pythons, whose faces have infrared-detecting pits wired to ...