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This picture shows the colors in the visible spectrum. Human's eyes can see light in this range but we are unable to see other light such as infra-red and UV without the aid of scientific equipment.

The aurora borealis (also known as the northern lights) is a spectacular light display that can be seen at night in regions near the North Pole (auroras can also be seen near the South Pole). Auroras occur because of charged particles...

An image of ""From Darkness, the Light". Allegory of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences", created by Johann Ender in 1831 (Oil on canvas, 350 x 250 cm).

This photo shows a laser pointer in action in two different lighting conditions. The lighting in the top image is much brighter than in the bottom image but the laser pointer is effective in both.

Bioluminescence from a mesopelagic species that lives under the sea. Its bright light is captured beautifully in this photo.

This diagram shows a 3D computer generated image of the triatomic molecule known as ozone. Ozone is an allotrope that contains three oxygen atoms. The ozone layer found in the upper atmosphere helps protect the Earth against potentially...

A close up photo that shows in detail the make up of a lump of coal. It's dark, sooty surface contrasts against the clean, light background.

An attractive photo of an expertly cut ruby. This is an expensive kind of rock that is not commonly found. Set against a white background this ruby stands out, shining brightly as it reflects the light in a number of directions.

This beautiful NASA image taken from the International Space Station as it makes its way over the Pacific Ocean shows the Earth horizon illuminated by light from the Sun.

This close up picture shows lawn grass with a light sprinkling of morning dew.

A close up photo showing the bright light produced by a flint lighter spark.

These polarized glasses offer high protection from UV rays produced by the sun. The sunglasses sit facing forward on a white table.

A large number of clover leaves stand bunched together on the ground. The three leaved clovers have a number of water droplets sitting on their surface after a light rain shower.

This photo shows a number of giant water lilies that are part of a wider garden. The giant water lilies stretch out across the surface of the water, blocking much of the light that would normally pierce the water surface. For more...

This is a black and white photo of a famous American inventor named Thomas Edison. His many inventions included the practical electric light bulb and phonograph (a device used to play recorded sound).

A number of strands of fiber optic cable emit a glowing light at the tips, the effect further enhanced by the black background.

Two robots can be seen playing a game of robot soccer in an enclosed field. The wheeled robots move around the area using various sensors and algorithms to help perform better than the opponent. Touch sensors are used to avoid the walls...

A magnificent double rainbow is caught on camera in this photo taken during a light shower on the Otago Peninsula in New Zealand.

Using light as our measuring stick in space, science site provides all types of fun facts using light years and seconds as a reference.