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One of the landmark discoveries of 19 th century physics was the realisation that electricity, magnetism and light are all connected. Experiments had already shown that the movement of electrical ...

The following is an extract from our Lost in Space-Time newsletter. Each month, we dive into fascinating ideas from around the universe. You can sign up for Lost in Space-Time here. My first encounter ...

Avian photopic curves show energy peaks at different wavelengths than humans, particularly in the ultraviolet, yellow, and red range. Therefore, an illumination system with a spectrum tailored for ...