A historic experiment has shattered the legendary "nobility" of gold, revealing a new chemical reality that changes everything we know about the universe.

Humans develop sharp vision during early fetal development thanks to an interplay between a vitamin A derivative and thyroid hormones in the retina, Johns Hopkins University scientists have found.

The 19th century poet Gerard Manley Hopkins paid homage to the kingfisher’s brilliant plumage in his poem “As Kingfishers ...

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A stunning “ring of fire” eclipse was totally visible to a lucky few in the Southern Hemisphere. Here’s how to see the next one ...

Particle size and shape influence virtually every aspect of mining operations – from the transport and deposition of ...

When light passes through materials, it typically changes direction and bends in predictable ways. This change in direction, known as refraction, is caused by a change in the speed of light as it ...

Validation of the LIG Nanowise SMAL lens revealed its ability to resolve features down to 137 nm, demonstrating true ...

The speed of light varies in materials, impacting fiber optics, laser systems, and semiconductor lithography through complex ...

Photoionization mass spectrometry has transformed analytical chemistry, enabling complex chemical analysis and celebrating a ...

This image of rainbow cirrus clouds features as the January photo in the 2026 Australian Weather Calendar. The iridescent rainbow cloud is a result of light being diffracted, or bent, around tiny ice ...

By squeezing terahertz light beyond its usual limits, researchers have exposed hidden quantum "jiggles" inside a ...