For the study, the researchers focused on modeling soil moisture and vegetation water-use based on satellite data. This study builds on past research that involved modeling plant behavior, ...

Artificial light may be lengthening the growing season in urban environments by as much as 3 weeks compared to rural areas, according to an analysis of satellite data from 428 urban centers in the ...

When Vantablack 310 is applied to a surface, it reflects only 2% of incoming light, meaning it absorbs the remaining 98%.

Light streaks caused by passing satellites mar images taken by the world's most expensive telescopes. The problem is set to get worse. A new type of super-black, highly resistant satellite paint ...

The rate of growth means the issue of light reflecting from satellites back to Earth is pressing for astronomers and star gazers. To combat this problem, satellite operators have begun experimenting ...

Erasing the stars: Satellite megaconstellations are a mega problem for Earth and sky With satellite numbers skyrocketing over the next few years, the time to grasp the implications is now ...

Research & Development Novel interferometer controls light frequency, intensity, and mode 26 Mar 2025 Capasso Group at Harvard SEAS invents multimodal light manipulator that “could replace ...

Higher daily step count, but not the pace of the steps (step intensity), was also associated with a lower risk of cancer. Compared with cancer risk in those taking 5,000 steps per day, cancer risk ...

HyperLight, creator of the TFLN Chiplet™ platform, today announced the launch of its groundbreaking 110 GHz Low Vπ Intensity Modulator, featuring industry-st ...

Methods: This study evaluated the relationship between outdoor nighttime light exposure and AD prevalence in the United States using satellite acquired outdoor nighttime light intensity and Medicare ...

Mercy Corp’ Crisis Analysis teams and other aid agencies have used night lights satellite imagery to fill evidence gaps in contexts where data collection presents significant challenges.