Most of us feel, or at least understand, that primordial fear of the dark. This comes from a past when larger and nastier animals roamed the nighttime landscape, and the light of a bright fire was the ...

A group of researchers have made a shocking discovery about one of the most fundamental forces in our universe. According to a new paper, which is set to publish in Physics of the Dark Universe next ...

Power's out and in a pinch to create some lighting ASAP? Don't panic (yes, I know, easier said than done when the world suddenly becomes pitch-black and eerily quiet) — with these makeshift lighting ...

Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have announced an interesting invention: the “smallest on-chip motor in history.” Surprisingly, this tiny motor is so small that it can fit “inside a strand ...

According to new research, gravity may have been able to create light. During expansion, right after the Big Bang, gravitational waves may have built on each other to create huge standing waves of ...

Don’t just recycle that old plastic bottle — turn it into a lantern. At least, that’s what the folks over at Liter of Light are doing. The organization is helping developing communities the world over ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You don’t need a ton of space or materials to make this robot ...

From shallow reefs to pitch-black depths, the ocean is alive with sparkling lights. Fish, squid, clams and plankton have found a wide range of ways to glow, shimmer and flash, lighting up the dark ...

By directly communicating with the brain, a new wireless device could someday help restore lost senses or manage pain without medications, its developers say.

Good lighting is a heaven sent, especially where photographs and makeup application are concerned. A cold white light is unforgiving at illuminating imperfections. It also creates the most ...