The reason why we are able to see objects around us is because photons traveling through the atmosphere readily bounce off obstacles in their path. Some of them enter our eyes, and leave their impressions on the retina, which then transforms the data in electrical impulses and sends them to the brain, for analysis an... |
9 October 2009
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Experts at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) became fascinated with the shimmering lights that were reflected off the jewel beetle (Buprestidae family) some time ago, and decided that the amazing trait merited further investigation. The iridescent glow that these insects give off points at the fact t... |
24 July 2009
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In spite of the latest research and breakthrough discoveries in that which involves light, it is still poorly understood and its potential is only surface-scratched. A better comprehension of the behavior and properties of light could lead to developing ways to manipulate it and further enhance its scientific usage.... |
27 November 2008
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Although people are accustomed to shiny solar panels and cells that are believed to replace conventional energy sources in the future, this is promised to change soon. In fact, scientists have discovered that, in order to improve the efficiency of the solar light caption devices, these need to be made as less reflect... |
13 November 2008
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Our eyes cannot make the distinction between regular light and polarized light. However, with the help of a pair of polarized sunglasses, one would be able to see how the world would look like if only we were able to see polarized light, for example. The sky would suddenly become darker, giving you a better perspecti... |
15 May 2008
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A one-way mirror is basically just like any other mirror, just that it has the ability of reflecting light on one side while on the other, it is transparent. Typical mirrors achieve a high degree of reflectiveness on one side, leaving the reverse opaque to optical light. This is done by covering the glass layer with ... |
10 May 2008
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Scientists have often wondered why the universe appears to be so 'quiet'. We're not yet sure if intelligent alien life exists in our galaxy, although our math puts it very simple and clear. We're not alone in the universe. So where is everybody then? There are two possible answers for this questio... |
29 April 2008
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OK. So, you're walking alone through the desert as a result of an accident and you are trying to get back to civilization. Suddenly you observe a water-like feature a few hundred meters in front of you and you don't know if what you see is real. You have three possibilities. One, you are dillusional as a re... |
14 December 2007
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Scarab beetles, forming one of the largest families in the animal kingdom with over 30,000 species, have fascinated humans for a long time. Ancient Egyptians even worshiped them. Could this have been due to their spectacular green or red glow?Their bright colors have been a puzzle for the researchers, till recently, ... |
12 April 2007
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