The polar vortex, a weather feature that contributed to the Great Texas Freeze, is currently forming in the stratosphere over the North Pole and is expected to continue to strengthen rapidly as we ...

Optical vortex beams, characterized by their helical phase fronts and orbital angular momentum (OAM), are pivotal in applications such as high-capacity communication, optical manipulation, and quantum ...

The Nature Index 2024 Research Leaders — previously known as Annual Tables — reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural and health sciences, according to their output in ...

An optical illusion is a visual phenomenon where our perception of an image differs from objective reality. This image is perceived as a visual impression of a swirling tunnel or vortex effect. These ...