A new experiment has demonstrated something that sounds physically impossible – light itself casting a shadow. If you manipulate a laser just right, then hit it side-on with another light source ...

Schim, from publisher Playism, is a game where you jump from shadow to shadow. It’s out on July 18 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.

Which is why it’s so refreshing to find two picture books that present shadows for what they are: the non-nefarious interplay of light and dark. THERE WAS A SHADOW (Enchanted Lion, 52 pp., ...

Mastering light and shadow is a fundamental skill that can elevate the quality of photographs, adding depth, drama, and ...

Can light itself cast a shadow? It may sound like a philosophical riddle, but researchers have found that under certain conditions, a laser beam can act like an opaque object and cast a shadow.

The black-and-white show played heavily on light and shadow, something that the artist, known as “The Master of Light,” explored in his work. “Steve [Zaillian, showrunner] wanted to ...

Left: shadow paths from the sphinxes’ arch showing alignments with features like the Caryatids’ beam and burial cist Credit: Nexus Network Journal (2025). DOI: 10.1007/s00004-025-00817-z ...

After all, shadows are cast by things and people.” This idea, that light and shadow, and all they represent, are intertwined and essential to life itself, guides Holdren’s take on “Faust ...

Architecture is often defined by its physical form, materials, and structural elements, but light and shadow truly shape the experience of space. These elements influence perception, guide ...

Researchers have found that under certain conditions, a laser beam can act like an opaque object and cast a shadow, opening new possibilities for technologies that could use a laser beam to ...