Scientists have demonstrated that negative refraction can be achieved using atomic arrays -- without the need for artificially manufactured metamaterials. Scientists have long sought to control light ...

Scientists have found a way to achieve negative refraction—where light bends the "wrong" way—using carefully arranged atomic ...

Chiral materials are special because they can twist light. One way to create them is through exciton ... The findings also provide insights into the formation of natural chiral structures, such as DNA ...

As we spend increasingly more time indoors, it’s essential to consider how our built environments impact our physical health.

Biophilic design, as it’s often referred to, marks a move toward creating sustainable, health-conscious, and nature-inspired ...

The Hoop Table Lamp by Finnish company Vaarnii exemplifies artful sustainability with just two component parts.

With luminous skylights and natural finishes, Studio Saransh’s new office welcomes the light, the elements, and its people in ...

When you're new to the plant game, though, it can feel overwhelming when people talk about things like "indirect light" or an "internode." Internodes are the areas between the nodes (more on nodes ...

See the full story on Dwell.com: Red Steel and Brick Enliven a ’70s Rowhouse Renovation in London Related stories: Built-in ...

Scalloped mirrors enable you to tap into the shape in a subtle way, while opening up a space and reflecting the light. Design ...

GIA’s laboratories use advanced instrumentation and research to deliver accurate grading, identification, and origin ...

International Design Awards (IDA) has unveiled its outstanding winners, showcasing the very best in interior design. These ...