National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Optogenetics
In this full-color image, a neuron is expressing the light-gated cation channel channelrhodopsin-2 (small green shapes), and is being illuminated by a focused beam of blue light (coming from the top).
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Fluorescent Coral
Justin Marshall researches fish and invertebrate color vision, color communication, and visual ecology of coral reefs and other habitats. He photographed this fluorescent coral under fluorescent lighting conditions
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Energy: Machines, Motion and Light: Lesson 4
This lesson will present how light and motion energy can be used to power machines. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Energy: Machines, Motion and Light."
University of California
Center for Science Education: Gallery
A gallery of astronomy images which depict galaxies, comets, the moon, planets, nebulae, supernovae as seen in various regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Each image in the gallery is described. Fascinating!
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Energy, Light and Sound: Magnetism
A slideshow and a short multiple-choice quiz on the basic concepts and vocabulary of magnetism.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Visible Spectrum
This picture shows the colors in the visible spectrum. Human's eyes can see light in this range but we are unable to see other light such as infra-red and UV without the aid of scientific equipment.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Aurora Borealis, Northern Lights
The aurora borealis (also known as the northern lights) is a spectacular light display that can be seen at night in regions near the North Pole (auroras can also be seen near the South Pole). Auroras occur because of charged particles...
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Web Gallery of Art: "From Darkness, the Light"
An image of ""From Darkness, the Light". Allegory of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences", created by Johann Ender in 1831 (Oil on canvas, 350 x 250 cm).
California Institute of Technology
Ipac: Iras Gallery
This site from IPAC is a series of images of various celestial objects and regions as viewed in infrared light. Each photo is accompanied by a caption.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Laser Pointer
This photo shows a laser pointer in action in two different lighting conditions. The lighting in the top image is much brighter than in the bottom image but the laser pointer is effective in both.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Bioluminescence
Bioluminescence from a mesopelagic species that lives under the sea. Its bright light is captured beautifully in this photo.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Ozone Molecule
This diagram shows a 3D computer generated image of the triatomic molecule known as ozone. Ozone is an allotrope that contains three oxygen atoms. The ozone layer found in the upper atmosphere helps protect the Earth against potentially...
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Science Kids: Science Images: Coal
A close up photo that shows in detail the make up of a lump of coal. It's dark, sooty surface contrasts against the clean, light background.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Ruby
An attractive photo of an expertly cut ruby. This is an expensive kind of rock that is not commonly found. Set against a white background this ruby stands out, shining brightly as it reflects the light in a number of directions.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Earth Horizon
This beautiful NASA image taken from the International Space Station as it makes its way over the Pacific Ocean shows the Earth horizon illuminated by light from the Sun.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Lawn Grass
This close up picture shows lawn grass with a light sprinkling of morning dew.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Lighter Spark
A close up photo showing the bright light produced by a flint lighter spark.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Polarized Glasses
These polarized glasses offer high protection from UV rays produced by the sun. The sunglasses sit facing forward on a white table.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Clover
A large number of clover leaves stand bunched together on the ground. The three leaved clovers have a number of water droplets sitting on their surface after a light rain shower.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Giant Water Lilies
This photo shows a number of giant water lilies that are part of a wider garden. The giant water lilies stretch out across the surface of the water, blocking much of the light that would normally pierce the water surface. For more...
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Science Kids: Science Images: Thomas Edison
This is a black and white photo of a famous American inventor named Thomas Edison. His many inventions included the practical electric light bulb and phonograph (a device used to play recorded sound).
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Science Kids: Science Images: Fiber Optic
A number of strands of fiber optic cable emit a glowing light at the tips, the effect further enhanced by the black background.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Robot Soccer
Two robots can be seen playing a game of robot soccer in an enclosed field. The wheeled robots move around the area using various sensors and algorithms to help perform better than the opponent. Touch sensors are used to avoid the walls...
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