Infrared light is all around us, yet we can’t see it. That’s because the visible spectrum is only a very narrow band of the entire range of electromagnetic radiation we know as light. If you think of ...

People, forests, cities: documentary photographer Edward Thompson uses infrared film to uncover new things about familiar subjects. The appeal of infrared photography is in its ability to reveal ...

A simple, cheap infrared camera which can measure plant health — for geek gardeners, farmers, and open source DIY scientists. What could farmers, gardeners, students or environmental activists do with ...

Greenhouses are an integral part of US agriculture. Nearly $200 million of food is produced in domestic greenhouses each year. Researchers have been examining the stresses of a variety of greenhouse ...

One Kickstarter campaign is aiming to turn smartphone photos into snapshots that look like they’re straight off a trippy science-fiction flick or Jimi Hendrix album cover. How? Digital infrared ...

Olympus has partnered with the Tokyo Institute of Technology to develop a new imaging sensor that is capable of capturing both color information and near-infrared information simultaneously. This is ...

The big picture: Photos captured on the infrared spectrum can reveal details that cannot be seen with the naked eye, making them ideal for use in the aforementioned fields. Cameras set up for IR ...

Capturing photos beyond the visible spectrum is challenging and requires special gear, but the creative payoff is worth it. Here are some of my favorite infrared shots and tips to get you started. Our ...

Japanese imaging specialist Olympus in partnership with researchers from the Tokyo Institute of Technology have developed a prototype image sensor capable of capturing both color and near-infrared ...