Light : Science World Report

Mar 19, 2015 12:43 AM EDT

Is Artificial Light Keeping You Up At Night?

New findings published in the British journal Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B show us that preponderance of inadequate exposure to natural light during the day and overexposure to artificial light at night can actually mess up our circadian rhythm.

Mar 03, 2015 06:56 AM EST

Scientists Capture the First Ever Photograph of Light as Both a Particle and a Wave

Light behaves as both a particle and a wave. Now, though, researchers have succeeded in capturing a snapshot of the dual behavior of light for the very first time.

Feb 27, 2015 01:47 PM EST

Secret of the Mysterious Reverse-Wired Eyeball Solved

Researchers at the Israel Institute of Technology have recently confirmed the biological purpose of the wiring of the human eye. From a practical standpoint, many scientists have noted how it doesn't quite make the most sense. In vertebrates, the photoreceptors are located behind the eye-resulting i...

Feb 13, 2015 03:47 PM EST

Make The Rainbow: Researchers Break Down These Colors With A Silver Light

Researchers at Northwestern University are discovering just how to break down the beauty of a rainbow a bit further. They transformed a silver light into any color of the rainbow with a low-cost alternative to color filters used in electronic displays and monitors.

Jan 26, 2015 08:03 AM EST

Scientists Slow Down the Speed of Light Traveling in Free Space

Scientists may have just managed to slow down the speed of light traveling in free space. The new feat is one that, before now, was thought to be impossible.

Jan 09, 2015 09:24 AM EST

Flashes from 'Photonic Booms' May Illuminate Cosmic Secrets

In theory, if you sweep a laser pointer across the moon fast enough, you can cast spots that move faster than light across the surface. Now, scientists have reported that this theoretical curiosity may be practically useful out in the cosmos.

Dec 29, 2014 10:53 AM EST

American Cities are Brighter Than German Counterparts: Tracing the Light

When it comes to which city is the brightest, American cities outshine the rest. Scientists have found that German cities emit several times less light per capita than comparably sized American cities.

Dec 23, 2014 07:18 AM EST

E-Readers May Negatively Impact Your Sleep After Reading

Scientists have found that the use of a light-emitting electronic device (LE-eBook) just before bed can negatively impact overall health, alertness, and your circadian clock.

Dec 17, 2014 11:54 AM EST

NASA Spots Christmas and Holiday Lights All the Way from Space

Each year, holiday lights go up throughout the United States and the nights become just a bit brighter for it. But you don't just see these lights here on Earth; you can also see them from space.

Nov 12, 2014 08:31 AM EST