A new smart window technology combines liquid crystals (LCs) and nanoporous microparticles (NMPs) to efficiently control both ...

Researchers at Aalto University, Finland, have developed a new type of infrared photodiode that, they say, is 35% more ...

Fibre optics and optical communications is the use of thin strands of glass for sending information encoded into light over long distances. Total internal reflection prevents light inserted into ...

Heavy rainfall and gusty winds in northern Hawke’s Bay caused slips and debris on some roads and at least one power outage. A vehicle was badly damaged after hitting a rock slip on Nūhaka ...

Born on November 6, 1970, in Austin, Texas, Ethan Hawke is an actor, author, and film director who has left an indelible mark on the world of cinema. He began his journey in the film industry with his ...

"We were just really looking for a change." Nestled in the hills of Central Hawke's Bay, about 30-kilometres south of Waipukurau, the historic homestead was the home of the Ormond family for four ...

The best telescopes for beginners are a great place to start your astronomy journey. Get your new kit set up before Mars reaches opposition in January. The best telescopes for beginners are a ...

In my experience using spotting scopes across diverse terrains and for countless wildlife observations, I’ve found them to be indispensable tools for nature enthusiasts, sports fans, and even ...

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (“Syntec Optics” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: OPTX), a leading provider of mission-critical products to ...

Modern military warfare contains numerous examples of platoon positions being given away by light reflecting from soldiers’ binocular lenses or gun scopes. Now scientists at the Defence Science ...

Video / Auckland University of Technology Two teams of students from Hawke’s Bay have achieved success in national robotics competitions and are now set to represent New Zealand at the world ...

Video / NZ Herald An international film studio is still being planned to be built in Hawke’s Bay - but not in Te Awanga. No8 Studios Limited director Tony Keddy said the building of the studio ...