Small black dimples of soot and microbes speed the melting of Kashmir's iconic glaciers
The sun shines hottest on pockets of glacier that don't reflect away its rays
Jupiter, in infrared, visible, and ultraviolet glory
International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/NASA/ESA, M.H. Wong and I. de Pater (UC Berkeley) et al.
Seeing in different lights paints a more detailed picture of Jupiter
Newly released images show the planet in infrared, visible, and ultraviolet light
Coral larvae swim more slowly in dim light
Their search for the right light intensity and color could set them up for success later in life
Physicists plucked and collided two ultracold molecules with laser tweezers
The new laser method can help scientists better understand shockingly cold collisions
The two halves of a new compound team up to fight cancer
When combined, ruthenium and platinum do a better job at killing cancer cells than their individual parts
Lasers can help us detect viruses faster than typical medical tests
Laser beams vibrate proteins in unique ways
Color-changing band-aids show when patients are infected with superbugs
These “sense-and-treat” bandages change color when in contact with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and then eliminate them
Celebrating lasers and photonics on the International Day of Light
Innovations in harnessing light, from individual photons to laser beams, have revolutionized our world
Artificial lights are disrupting firefly mating, putting them on the road to extinction
Light pollution impacts mating success and courtship behavior in fireflies, says recent study
Newly designed copper nanocubes allow chemists to break down carbon dioxide through a simple chemical reaction
This development should make chemistry and industry a little greener
A new combination of DNA, metal, and light could revolutionize drug discovery
A new method is cheaper and more environmentally friendly than traditional processes
Can better sleep help protect us from trauma?
A new study suggests REM sleep may make us less vulnerable to PTSD