When it comes to appearances, the universe is a tricky place. Visible light occupies merely a sliver of the electromagnetic (EM) spectrum. To study the cosmos in its entirety, scientists must peer ...

The colors we perceive have been dictated by the intricate workings of our eyes. However, a new possibility has emerged: breaking those limits and unlocking a color previously unseen by human eyes.

How can we measure visible light? The electromagnetic spectrum includes all forms of light energy, known as electromagnetic radiation. (1) Different types of electromagnetic radiation such as radio ...

Your tablet, smartphone, laptop, and flat screen TV all have one thing in common: They each give off blue light. You may know them by the acronym ROY G BIV. Together, they make the white light you see ...

A study participant puts in a contact lens. Researchers developed lenses with nanoparticles that convert infrared wavelengths into visible light that humans can perceive. Yuqian Ma, Yunuo Chen, Hang ...

If healthy, glowing skin is your goal, then you know that prolonged sun exposure is the enemy, thanks to the damaging effects of UV light. But what about blue light? Do you need to worry about that ...

How does color work, and how does the type of light source you use affect the colors you see? Appliance Science looks at the science of light and color. Richard Baguley Richard Baguley has been ...

In a recent paper posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers showed that 425 nm blue light can inactivate all major severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‑CoV‑2) variants. They ...

In a captivating display of scientific exploration, NASA has unveiled a mesmerizing visualization showcasing the true colors of our mighty celestial neighbor, the Sun. Contrary to its familiar golden ...