In a medical environment, it goes without saying that you want your doctor to see well. But this isn’t the only advantage to proper lighting.

We’ve all spent some time outside and come back in to notice that our skin has become noticeably darker. We accept it as part of life, but how does it happen?

Understanding the behavior of rays of light as they pass through water can be instrumental in testing the capabilities of light equipment, marine or otherwise.

After a brief sabbatical, Electromagnetic Spectrum 101 is back in session. We continue our series of closer—but not too close—looks at the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation with the middle of the continuum:…

“Raging Martians Invaded Venus Using X-Ray Guns.” “Granddad Xavier Unfortunately Vomited In My Room.” Sounds like the premise of a science-fiction novel—along with something that could distract you while you’re…

A light-emitting diode is more than a mechanism that simply turns on and off. Beyond simply emitting one kind of white light, LEDs have the capacity to shine in thousands…

Everyone knew the rockumentary-parody This Is Spinal Tap was a very funny movie. Nobody could have imagined the extent to which it would predict the future. Looking with bemusement over the all-black…

In a world where screens are at our desks, in our pockets, and even in our beds, everyday civilians begin to take the specifications of those screens for granted. If…

Thinking back to your third grade school supplies list, you may remember—among the familiar paper, pencils, and color-coded folders—a new tool: the protractor. This little half-circle stencil taught you some…

Each of the three primary forms of visual storytelling can be said to “belong” to different people. Live theatre, in a sense, belongs to its actors, who perform on stage…