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Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.

Germicidal lamps using UV-C radiation may pose health safety issues

Researchers investigated the biological repercussions of UV-C radiation exposure from readily available domestic lamps and found that even brief exposure can lead to irreversible alterations in skin cells and retinal cells. The study highlights the need to prioritize safe utilization of these lamps to prevent potential harm.

High-efficiency crystalline white organic light-emitting diodes

A team of scientists has reported a novel structure for developing high-performance crystalline white OLEDs by employing thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) material and orange phosphorescent dopants. This approach enables controlled luminescence behavior, efficient charge carrier transport channels, and reduced device cond...

Next-generation sustainable electronics are doped with air

Researchers at Linköping University developed a new method to dope organic semiconductors using air as a dopant, enhancing conductivity and modifying semiconductor properties. The process involves dipping the material in a salt solution and illuminating it with light, resulting in a p-doped conductive plastic.

Stretchable quantum dot display

Researchers from the Institute for Basic Science created QLEDs using a ternary nanocomposite film that enhances carrier delivery to quantum dots, resulting in optimal device performance. The devices exhibit high brightness and low threshold voltage, with no damage when stretched up to 1.5 times.

Breakthrough for next-generation digital displays

Researchers at Linképing University have developed a digital display screen where LEDs react to touch, light, fingerprints, and the user's pulse, among other things. The screen can also be charged through the screen due to its ability to act as solar cells.

Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter is a trusted meter for precise measurements during instrument integration, repairs, and field diagnostics.

Lighting up the future

Researchers at the Organic Semiconductor Centre have proposed a new approach to designing efficient light-emitting materials. The guidelines developed by the team will help OLED researchers develop materials that maintain high efficiency at high brightness, enabling brighter, more colourful displays and lighting.

Tiny wireless light bulbs for biomedical applications

Researchers have created tiny wireless light sources that could enable minimally invasive treatments for diseases. The devices combine organic light-emitting diodes with acoustic antennas to provide a compact, frequency-tuned power source for biomedical applications.

Enhancing electrogenerated chemiluminescence of an iridium complex

Scientists have designed a highly luminescent electrogenerated chemiluminescence cell using an iridium complex and a mediator. The cell achieves peak luminance exceeding 100 cd/m² and maximum current efficiency of 2.84 cd/A⁻¹, representing the highest values reported for ECL cells based on an iridium complex.

GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter

GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter logs beta, gamma, and X-ray levels for environmental monitoring, training labs, and safety demonstrations.

Red light can reduce blood glucose levels, says study

A study found that 670 nanometres of red light stimulated energy production within mitochondria, leading to increased glucose consumption and a 27.7% reduction in blood glucose levels. This non-invasive technique has the potential to impact diabetes control by reducing damaging fluctuations of blood glucose.

Mind the (green) gap

Scientists have discovered a new path to overcome the significant challenge of creating efficient green LEDs. By utilizing cubic III-nitride materials with an innovative aspect ratio phase trapping technique, researchers have successfully synthesized a green-emitting layer achieving up to 32% internal quantum efficiency.

Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor tracks ventilation quality in labs, classrooms, and conference rooms with long battery life and clear e-ink readouts.

New conductive, cotton-based fiber developed for smart textiles

Researchers at Washington State University have developed a single strand of fiber that combines the flexibility of cotton with the electric conductivity of polyaniline. The newly created material showed good potential for wearable e-textiles, including detecting hazardous exposures and tracking human vital signs.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.

Focus on perovskite emitters in blue light-emitting diodes

Recent studies have made progress in developing blue PeLED devices, with techniques including compositional engineering, dimensional control, and size confinement. The goal is to increase efficiency and stability, overcoming the current limitations of 10% efficiency and insufficient stability. By exploring these technical routes, scien...

Accelerating sustainable semiconductors with ‘multielement ink’

Researchers have developed a new semiconducting material called multielement ink that can be processed at low temperatures, paving the way for more sustainable semiconductor industry. The breakthrough enables faster and lower-energy production of semiconductors, which could significantly reduce carbon emissions.

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) tracks health metrics and safety alerts during long observing sessions, fieldwork, and remote expeditions.

A new LED design for next-level realism in immersive displays

Researchers from Meijo University and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology have developed high-performance micro-LEDs capable of meeting the brightness and definition demands of modern immersive reality technologies. The LEDs use gallium indium nitride semiconductors and can produce full-color imaging at high resolution.

Better cybersecurity with new material

Researchers at Linköping University develop a new type of quantum random number generator based on perovskite light emitting diodes, providing improved randomness and security. The technology has the potential to be cheaper and more environmentally friendly than traditional methods.

Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition

Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition is a durable star atlas for planning sessions, identifying targets, and teaching celestial navigation.

Simple ballpoint pen can write custom LEDs

A team of researchers has created a simple and versatile fabrication approach for writing custom light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or photodetectors using handheld ballpoint pens. The new technology builds on earlier work, allowing individuals to create stretchable LEDs without specialized training or equipment.

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.

Lights could be the future of the internet and data transmission

Researchers have made significant breakthroughs in high-speed photonic sources using metal-halide perovskites, promising to increase bandwidths into the gigahertz levels. The technology has vast potential for future data communication, IoT devices, and other emerging services.

Perovskite light-emitting diodes toward commercial full-color displays

Researchers outline key challenges and development prospects for perovskite light-emitting diodes (PeLEDs) in commercial display applications. Large-area PeLEDs, patterning strategies, and flexible devices are crucial for achieving scalable manufacturing lines and high-resolution displays.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C)

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C) provide clear calls and strong noise reduction for interviews, conferences, and noisy field environments.

Detecting spoiled food with LEDs

A team of researchers has developed a new LED technology that can detect spoiled food by emitting light in two different wavelength ranges. The modified LEDs use perovskite materials to capture and convert light, allowing for non-invasive imaging of food freshness.

Researchers grow precise arrays of nanoLEDs

A new technique allows for the precise growth and placement of halide perovskite nanocrystals, enabling the creation of functional nanoscale devices such as nanoLEDs. This breakthrough could lead to applications in optical communication, computing, and display technology.

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.

Absolute vs. relative efficiency: How efficient are blue LEDs, actually?

Researchers at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign found that the absolute internal quantum efficiency (IQE) of InGaN-based blue LEDs can be as low as 27.5%, drastically lower than the standard assumption. The study's results suggest a new approach to measuring IQE, providing a more accurate picture of LED performance.

Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply

Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.

Quantum sensing in your pocket

Researchers from the ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science have demonstrated a new chip-scale approach using OLEDs to image magnetic fields, offering a potential solution for portable quantum sensing. This technique enables small, flexible, and mass-producible sensing without requiring input from a laser or cryogenic temperatures.

Luminous molecules

A team of chemists at the University of Basel has successfully synthesized organic light-emitting diodes by creating compounds with the exact three-dimensional structure desired. This breakthrough enables the development of more efficient and longer-lasting OLEDs.

Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter

Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter measures wind, temperature, and humidity in real time for site assessments, aviation checks, and safety briefings.

Ultrafast beam-steering breakthrough at Sandia National Labs

Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have demonstrated the ability to dynamically steer light pulses from conventional, incoherent light sources using a semiconductor device. This breakthrough has significant implications for applications such as holograms, remote sensing, and self-driving cars.

Ultrafast beam-steering breakthrough at Sandia Labs

A team of researchers has demonstrated the ability to dynamically steer incoherent light pulses using a semiconductor device, paving the way for applications such as holograms, remote sensing, and self-driving cars. The technique uses metasurfaces to manipulate light waves, offering a low-power alternative to traditional laser beams.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) powers local ML workloads, large datasets, and multi-display analysis for field and lab teams.

Researchers pioneer process to stack micro-LEDs

Georgia Tech researchers develop new process using 2D materials to create LED displays with smaller pixels, achieving an array density of 5,100 pixels per inch. The technology enables full-color realization of micro-LED displays, with potential applications in virtual and augmented reality.

Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station

Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station offers research-grade local weather data for networked stations, campuses, and community observatories.

Engineers invent vertical, full-color microscopic LEDs

The team developed a way to stack red, green, and blue light-emitting diodes to create vertical, multicolored pixels, enabling higher-resolution displays. This technique could enable fully immersive virtual reality experiences and improve digital screens' sharpness and resolution.

Highly transparent electrodes for deep-UV light emitting diode applications

Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a new electrode material for deep-ultraviolet light-emitting diode applications, combining excellent electrical conductivity with unprecedented transparency. The new electrodes promise to impact industry by enabling more efficient and compact light sources for sterilization p...

GoPro HERO13 Black

GoPro HERO13 Black records stabilized 5.3K video for instrument deployments, field notes, and outreach, even in harsh weather and underwater conditions.

Into the blue: Progress in perovskite LEDs for deep-blue light

Scientists have created a novel approach to produce phase-pure quasi-2D Ruddlesden–Popper perovskites, enabling highly efficient and spectrally stable deep-blue-emissive perovskite LEDs. The rapid crystallization method yields high-performance devices with an emission wavelength centered at 437 nm.