Fluorescent probe-based techniques have been recognized as one of the most powerful tools for real-time imaging and sensing in biological samples. They can detect biological species, such as metal ...

A diverse array of small molecule–based fluorescent probes is available for many different types of biological experiments. Here we examine the history of these probes and discuss some of the most ...

Fluorescent lights can trigger headaches because of their flickering, intensity, brightness, or glare. Manufacturers have developed covers for the bulbs that filter the light and may prevent headaches ...

In some people that are photosensitive, UV light from sunlight and indoor light sources can trigger a lupus flare. In addition to sunlight, ultraviolet rays are also given off by several different ...

A fluorescent protein makes it possible to follow disease progression in brain diseases such as Alzheimer's, strokes, and depression. That may lead to better insight into diseases and possible new ...

Fluorescent anatomy, which recently seemed to be a quirk in unusual animals such as platypuses and opossums, was found in most living families of mammals. By Cara Giaimo At first, it seemed to be ...

Accurate removal of tumors is the most critical aspect of cancer surgery, yet it remains a significant challenge in clinical practice. In breast cancer, for example, the positive margin rate—where ...

In the first few minutes of Joe Versus the Volcano, the 1990 surrealist rom-com, Tom Hanks clocks in for his job at an artificial testicle company, housed in a bleak, factorylike building overrun with ...

Over on YouTube, [Technology Connections] has a new video: Induction lamps: fluorescent lighting’s final form. This video is about a wireless fluorescent light which uses induction to transfer power ...

A puffy cloud fluorescent light filter is a fun way to diffuse the harsh glare of fluorescent lights in drop ceilings. The ...

One of the mining tunnels available to tour at the Sterling Hill Mining Museum. Creative Commons An exhibit inside the Sterling Hill Mining Museum. Creative Commons In a New Jersey mine spanning 2,670 ...

A fluorescent light headache is a type of headache triggered by fluorescent lights. This may also be a symptom of photophobia, a condition that describes sensitivity to light. Fluorescent lights are ...