Are bright city lights shrinking some birds’ eyes?

Some birds that live year round in big cities have eyes that are about 5% smaller. Researchers say bright lights may be the cause.

Sara Zaske-Washington State • futurity
Sept. 21, 2023 ~6 min

Light pollution may lower survival for some backyard birds

Light pollution at night may lower survival for two backyard bird species. But for one, the American robin, it's the opposite.

Laura Oleniacz - NC State • futurity
Aug. 15, 2023 ~6 min


Team discovers sun’s highest-energy light

Researchers report the discovery of the highest-energy light ever observed from the sun.

Michigan State • futurity
Aug. 4, 2023 ~8 min

Can light therapy shield aging hearts from disease?

A form of light therapy may offer a way to delay the occurrence of age-related diseases, including heart deterioration, a new study shows.

Cory Nealon-Buffalo • futurity
March 28, 2023 ~5 min

UV light at night protects cantaloupes from pathogen

Using UV light on cantaloupe plants in the night shields them from powdery mildew, a damaging pathogen.

Brad Buck-Florida • futurity
March 9, 2023 ~4 min

Reflected light reveals bacteria in a drop of blood

By shining a laser on a drop of blood, mucus, or wastewater, researchers can use the light reflecting back to positively identify bacteria.

Andrew Myers-Stanford • futurity
March 9, 2023 ~7 min

Color-changing material could warm or cool buildings

“This kind of smart material lets us maintain the temperature in a building without huge amounts of energy.”

U. Chicago • futurity
Jan. 27, 2023 ~6 min

Unexpected reactions happen when light and nanoplastics meet

"As more plastic debris accumulates in the natural environment, there are increasing concerns about its adverse effects."

Beth Miller-WUSTL • futurity
Jan. 10, 2023 ~6 min


2D material may lead to sharper phone photos

A new two-dimensional material could help you take super-sharp photos with your phone, even in low light, researchers say.

Jamie Oberdick-Penn State • futurity
Jan. 5, 2023 ~7 min

Getting outside could improve your sleep

Getting outdoors, even in gloomy weather, may benefit your sleep, according to new research with college students.

James Urton-U. Washington • futurity
Dec. 13, 2022 ~6 min

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