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In a medical first, Stanford scientists have restored functional vision to patients with advanced macular degeneration using ...

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A wireless eye implant developed at Stanford Medicine has restored reading ability to people with advanced macular ...

A team of researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Porto have created a new way to target cancer—tin-based nanomaterials combined with near-infrared light. Their work has ...

Scientists have created a new light-based cancer therapy that targets tumors precisely without harming healthy cells.

TL;DR: Scientists at the University of Science and Technology of China have developed nanoparticle-infused contact lenses that enable night vision without the need for any power source. These lenses ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Picture this: It’s one of those perfect, sun-filled days in late July that feel like 36 hours instead of ...

Capturing photos beyond the visible spectrum is challenging and requires special gear, but the creative payoff is worth it. Here are some of my favorite infrared shots and tips to get you started.

Contrary to popular belief, most property crimes—including burglaries and package theft—happen during the day, not under cover of darkness. But night still brings unique challenges: fewer people ...

An international research team has discovered a luminous galaxy hiding behind a quasar, revealing new insights into how galaxies can remain undetected even in well-studied regions of the cosmos.