Imagine navigating a virtual reality with contact lenses or operating your smartphone under water: This and more could soon be a reality thanks to innovative e-skins. A research team has developed an ...

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A groundbreaking study from Northeast Normal University, published in Light: Science & Applications, introduces "Upconversion ...

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Start your spring with a visit to these six refreshing art exhibitions happening in Kansas City, featuring the works of award-winning artists from around the region.