Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are so ubiquitous that it's easy to forget just how much society relies on these underappreciated technological wonders. Yet, the history of the LED goes back further than ...

We all have that favorite piece of clothing, and we're all familiar with the sinking feeling when we spill something on it. But now, new reports have revealed a simple way to remove pesky stains. ACS ...

Forget harsh bleach—scientists have discovered that powerful blue LED light can erase yellow stains from sweat, food, and oils without harming delicate fabrics like silk. By harnessing oxygen in the ...

Not to sound like a TV commercial or anything, but … how often have you had to throw out white shirts because of unsightly yellow underarm stains? Well, those stains may not be a problem any longer, ...

It may not be great on the eyes, but it could be a new way to take care of those pit stains. By Andrew Paul Published Sep 3, 2025 10:00 AM EDT Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, ...

Referred to as the Aurora Estate, 1325 Villa Barolo Ave. in the Marquis Seven Hills community is a house of many colors — more than 16 million shades of the rainbow. Daniel Murphy and his wife, Tonya, ...

UVB has utility in processes such as detoxifying pollutants and treating dermatological disorders, but it can only be produced by inefficient and environmentally harmful methods. Research teams have ...

Light pollution blues: photographs of London taken on board the ISS in 2012 (left) and 2020 (right). The images show the whitening and brightening of the city. (Courtesy: A Sánchez de Miguel et ...