At the heart of every camera is a sensor, whether that sensor is a collection of light-detecting pixels or a strip of ...

From disaster zones to underground tunnels, robots are increasingly being sent where humans cannot safely go. But many of ...

Imaging technology has transformed how we observe the universe—from mapping distant galaxies with radio telescope arrays to ...

When you really want your feelings known, we always say that bigger is better. [Gavin Smith, aka The Mechatronics Guy] must come from the same school of thought, because there’s absolutely no ...

Do you remember that laser gun toy we used to play with as kids? And the warning that came with it, stating that the laser pointer could damage your eyes? Laser light can be dangerous not only for ...

Why they're black: Their gravitational pull is so extreme that even light can't escape Black holes are places where gravity is so powerful that nothing — not even light — can escape. Rather than being ...