Light : Science World Report

Oct 20, 2014 11:22 AM EDT

Artificial City Light Impacts the Foraging Behaviors of Blackbirds

Scientists have long known that artificial light can impact the behavior of animals. Now, they've discovered that light can increase foraging time in black birds.

Sep 17, 2014 09:36 AM EDT

Scientists Twist Radio Beams to Send Data at Super Fast Speeds

Scientists may have uncovered a new way to send data at superfast speeds. Building on previous research that twisted light to send data, scientists have managed to develop a similar technique with radiowaves.

Sep 08, 2014 10:32 AM EDT

New Graphene-Based Light Detector Could Peer Below the Surface of Bodies

Scientists have created a new detector that may eventually lead to a generation of devices that can peer below the surface of bodies, walls and other objects. Using graphene, scientists have constructed a prototype detector that can see a broad band of wavelengths.

Aug 11, 2014 09:47 AM EDT

Natural Light May Increase the Health of Workers

It shouldn't come as too much of a surprise, but it turns out that natural life exposure in the office may increase the health of workers.

Jul 25, 2014 11:51 AM EDT

Light Pollution May Impact Love Lives of Blue Tits

Scientists have taken a closer look at how light pollution impacts species of birds, such as blue tits.

Jul 19, 2014 07:43 AM EDT

Scientists Create New Material that Can Twist Light Itself

Scientists have uncovered the secret to twisting light at will. They've created a new metamaterial that shows extraordinary properties that's not typical of regular materials.

Jul 05, 2014 06:52 AM EDT

Light Pollution Impacts Reproductive Behavior of Lemurs

Scientists have found that excess lighting can override the natural reproductive cycle of lemurs, making them sexually active out of season.

Jun 04, 2014 12:36 PM EDT

Light Treatment Helps Alleviate Symptoms in Alzheimer's Patients

Alzheimer’s disease is currently the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and it’s expected to affect 16 million people by 2050, up from 5.4 million today. Researchers from the Lighting Research Center believe they can help these patients.

Jun 02, 2014 12:28 PM EDT