Fluorescent dyes are non-protein molecules that absorb light and re-emit it at a longer wavelength. They are often used in the fluorescent labelling of biomolecules and can be smaller or more ...

fluorescent protein. Prior research has shown that synthesizing proteins can provide unique insights into the structure and function of natural proteins. To date, most such proteins are copies of ...

These light-emitting devices are all over the internet. We asked experts if they can reduce wrinkles, clear acne and more. By Melinda Wenner Moyer You’ve probably noticed this scene on social ...

Auroras aren't the only show in town, however. Our planet's atmosphere can shed light through other energetic processes, some a little more complex than others. Plain old sunlight can cause molecules ...

Corn takes on myriad configurations, from the classic corn on the cob to popcorn to more processed options including corn flour and corn syrup. How, then, do you classify such a versatile food?

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Coors Light has announced an apparent name change following what now appears to have been a viral marketing stunt earlier this week. The brand announced Wednesday that it is temporarily changing ...

There’s no better example of having a case of Mondays than the day after the Super Bowl. Coors Light announced Wednesday that it’s temporarily changing its name to “Mondays Light” in an ...

Fluorescent probes are molecules that absorb light of a specific wavelength and emit light of a different, typically longer, wavelength (a process known as fluorescence), and are used to study ...

Photo: Rikard Osterlund For 12 evenings across January and February, 11 temporary light artworks and sculptures are dotted among the skyscrapers of east London for Canary Wharf Winter Lights.