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Terahertz (THz) waves are located between microwaves and infrared light in the electromagnetic spectrum. They can pass through many materials without causing damage, making them useful for security ...

A revolutionary new spintronic device developed in China enables powerful, precise control of terahertz (THz) wave ...

A new patterned spintronic emitter enables room-temperature control of terahertz wave polarization.

Learn about a new observation of a galaxy emitting ultraviolet light that broke through the early universe's dense fog.

Ever wondered why some lakes are bright blue while others are green or brown? The answer lies in the way light interacts with ...

Red light therapy sounds like a trendy buzzword, but find out how this treatment could help runners with aches and pains, ...

Alphabet is spinning out laser-based Internet company Taara from its “moonshot” incubator, hoping to turbocharge the start-up ...

The Alphabet “moonshot” project is launching a new chip to deliver high-speed internet with light instead of radio waves.

We all know that the sun can be very harmful to us due to its Ultraviolet (UV) rays, which damage our skin and eyes. But do ...