A consensus is emerging that the dots, sometimes called rubies, are an entirely new type of object in the Universe.

X-ray beams aren't used just by doctors to see inside your body and tell whether you have a broken bone. More powerful beams ...

Normal cellular processes in living things — from germinating plants to our own cells — create biophotons, though escaping light isn’t visible to us.

Scientists have created a light as thin as paper that emits a gentle, natural glow similar to sunlight. By using a precise ...

Abstract: The use of fluorescent antennas in visible light communications (VLC) can significantly enhance the transmission performance by providing both a high optical concentration gain and a wide ...

Scientists have developed an ultra-thin, paper-like LED that emits a warm, sunlike glow, promising to revolutionize how we light up our homes, devices, and workplaces. By engineering a balance of red, ...

This accomplishment can significantly improve data center efficiency and drive innovations in LiDAR, sensing, and quantum tech. Microcombs Shrink Lab-Grade Precision Onto a Chip  The researchers ...

NASA's SPHEREx is exploring the galaxies to answer the question of where we all come from while sending back jaw-dropping ...

Abstract: Optical wireless communication (OWC) systems play an essential role in constructing next-generation networks for data transmission, acquisition, and processing. However, most OWCs typically ...

Over the course of human history, perhaps no single object in the night sky has drawn more attention than the Andromeda ...

OMNIVISION, a leading global developer of semiconductor technology, including advanced digital imaging, analog and display solutions, today launched the latest addition to its popular Nyxel® ...

On the night of Oct. 5, 1923, Edwin Hubble observed a strange star that flickered in intensity at regular intervals. The star ...