When taking pictures of the night sky, any noise picked up by the sensor can obscure the desired result. One major cause of noise in CMOS sensors is heat—even small amounts can degrade the final ...

Bats are nocturnal hunters and use echolocation to orient themselves by emitting high-frequency ultrasonic sounds in rapid succession and evaluating the calls' reflections. Yet, they have retained a ...

What just happened? Researchers at University College London have developed a new type of solar cell capable of efficiently generating power from indoor light, a breakthrough that could reduce ...

Spectral fingerprinting analysis identifying three distinct types of construction concrete at three likely bomb-penetration sites. No concrete was detected at a fourth location. Credit: Orbital ...

Ahead of an expected launch this week, a new leak on Amazon has not only revealed the entire new collection of Philips Hue products, but also the way that Bridge Pro will turn your existing bulbs into ...

DENVER (KDVR) — An electronic gadget is available to property owners who want to clear adjacent areas of loiterers. The motion-activated device emits a flashing blue light and chirping sounds when ...

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 ...

Don't worry, this isn't an article about an unfair advantage for motorcycles, as if state legislatures are trying to create chaos. Quite the contrary, "Dead Red" laws help motorcyclists pass through ...

UC Riverside researchers have unveiled a powerful new imaging technique that exposes how cutting-edge materials used in solar panels and light sensors convert light into electricity—offering a path to ...

The more light you are exposed to at night, the higher your risk of heart disease, according to the largest study yet on how night light affects heart health. Multiple environmental and behavioural ...

Dutch tech scaleup Optics11 has launched an underwater monitoring system that uses light waves to “listen” for the presence of foreign objects. Called OptiBarrier, the system can detect enemy ...