Quantum materials just made light do the "impossible", unlocking hidden terahertz waves that could transform future technology.

Scientists have achieved a breakthrough in light manipulation by using topological insulators to generate both even and odd terahertz frequencies through high-order harmonic generation (HHG). By ...

A team at the University of Stuttgart has engineered a compact short-pulse laser that achieves up to 80% efficiency—far surpassing current models. Their new multipass design reuses light within a ...

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A flash of light hits a simple iron crystal. In the space of a trillionth of a second, its magnetic behavior shifts, as if ...

According to calculations from IFLScience's resident astronomer, Dr Alfredo Carpineti, using data from NASA's Eyes on the ...

A supermassive black hole violently gobbled up an enormous star, producing a gargantuan cosmic outburst, according to a new ...

California scientists spotted the brightest flare ever recorded, shining with the light of 10 trillion suns, from a ...

F or centuries, dating back to long before the invention of the telescope, people have reported odd flashes that sometimes ...

Six species of North American bats glow under ultraviolet lighting, according to a new study. Researchers don’t know why certain mammals exhibit this odd trait.

Scientists and storytellers alike agree—Diwali’s glow is more than symbolic, it measurably lifts moods, strengthens communities, and connects cultures worldwide. As autumn nights grow longer, a glow ...