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Subaru Telescope Captures a Galaxy Fading 20-Fold in 20 Years
Apr 19, 2026
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Deep multi-epoch imaging with the Hyper Suprime-Cam instrument on the Subaru Telescope has revealed a striking luminosity transition in the high-redshift active galactic nucleus J0218−0036…
NASA’s SPHEREx Maps Interstellar Glaciers Across the Milky Way
Apr 18, 2026
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Astronomers have long suspected that the water inside planets begins its journey long before those planets exist. A new set of observations from NASA’s SPHEREx…
Chandra Captures Young Sun-Like Stars Dimming Faster Than Expected
Apr 17, 2026
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Astronomers use stellar X-ray emission as a sensitive tracer of magnetic activity in young solar-mass stars. This emission records how rapidly stars rotate, how efficiently…
Sony Electronics Adds to R Series Broadcast Camera System
Apr 17, 2026
David Prochnow
Sony Electronics is expanding its renowned “R series” of system cameras, a lineup focused on ultra-high resolution and cutting-edge imaging technology. Announced at NAB 2026,…
Canon’s Explorers of Light Program Welcomes Four New Creators
Apr 17, 2026
Alex Baker
Canon has added four new names to its long-running Explorers of Light program, continuing a tradition that spans more than 30 years. The initiative brings…
Laowa Announces Parfocal, Broadcast, and Probe Zoom Lenses at NAB 2026
Apr 17, 2026
David Prochnow
Laowa, the flagship brand of Anhui ChangGeng Optical Technology Company Limited (Venus Optics), made a striking impact at NAB Show 2026 with the introduction of…
Proba-3 Captures Faster-Than-Expected Solar Wind in the Inner Corona
Apr 16, 2026
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
The acceleration of the slow solar wind remains one of the central unsolved problems in solar physics. Researchers know that this component of the solar…
ProGrade Raises Prices as AI-Driven Shortage Pushes Memory Card Costs Higher
Apr 16, 2026
Alysa Gavilan
ProGrade has confirmed price increases for memory cards as an AI-driven flash memory shortage tightens global supply, pushing costs higher for photographers and videographers heading into 2026.
Luminar 1.27 Update Makes Your (Self)Portraits Look Like You Slept Just Fine
Apr 16, 2026
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Skylum has released Luminar 1.27, an update squarely aimed at portrait photographers. The biggest additions are to Skin AI and Face AI, and they should…
Retro-Inspired Optical Viewfinder is a Game Changer for Digital Photographers
Apr 16, 2026
David Prochnow
The Ulanzi VF01 Waist-Level Viewfinder (C090) is a compact, thoughtfully designed accessory aimed at photographers who want a more immersive and flexible shooting experience. Blending…