An artistic view of the subwavelength grating made of layered molybdenum diselenide. (E. Pruszyńska-Karbownik/Faculty of ...

Dragonflies can see deep red light using a mammal-like mechanism, revealing a surprising case of parallel evolution.

Researchers have developed a compact camera that captures ultraviolet, near-infrared, and visible images using a single chip. Inspired by the multiwavelength vision capability of the mantis shrimp, ...

Have you ever stood in front of your gym's sauna, wondering which type would actually help you feel better? You're looking at options for your own home now, and the choice matters more than you might ...

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Researchers have created a nanoscale structure that traps infrared light in a 40-nanometre layer, over 1000 times thinner ...

Dragonflies can see deeper red light than humans and this discovery may help scientists develop better medical tools.

First-person view of someone aiming a TV remote at a smart TV - Proxima Studio/Shutterstock In recent years, IR blasters have become a standard part of smart TV systems, but it's not always clear just ...

The Fotga Adjustable Infrared Filter can cut more or less visible light so you can dial in the exact IR effect you want – but is it any good?