Living plants and animals emit a faint glow that fades after death
Living organisms quietly emit light. This glow is real, measurable, and tied to life itself. Researchers at the…
In the Blink of an Eye: 60 Light Installations Illuminate a Citywide Gallery for Noor Riyadh 2025
Liminal Air Space-Time by Shinji Ohmaki, Noor Riyadh 2025. Image Courtesy of Noor Riyadh Share Share Facebook Twitter…
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…
New analysis challenges Einstein’s theory on the speed of light
The speed of light has been one of science’s most trusted markers of stability. For more than a…
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…
Artificial light pollution emerges as a major climate threat
Artificial light is growing across the planet faster than almost any other human influence. Once limited to towns…
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,…
Supermoon to light up New Zealand skies tonight: Here’s everything you need to know
It is the second supermoon this year after last month’s Harvest Moon and is one of four in…
A flash of light just redefined what we know about matter
A flash of light hits a simple iron crystal. In the space of a trillionth of a second,…