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NASA Florida at night
Technology
Scientists are learning more about the adverse health effects of LEDs
LED street lights
Technology
Even when it’s not the holiday season, outdoor lighting is on the rise
This new ceiling lamp from Stack Lighting is on a growing list of household products that are "smart," but also green. It uses sensors to adjust itself based on ambient lighting in a room, and switch itself off if there's no one there. The company says th
Technology
Here comes an energy efficiency revolution
A life-size cardboard cutout photo of Japanese scientist Hiroshi Amano, a professor at Nagoya University, is surrounded by his laboratory staff members as they raise hands and shout "Banzai", or "Cheers."
Science
The blue LED just won the Nobel Prize, but we’ve been reaping its benefits for years
Arts, Culture & Media
How Fluid Mechanics Helped Trippers for the Last 50 Years
Arts, Culture & Media
Some London Olympic torches turning up for sale on eBay
Environment
Turning street lamps into solar panels
Environment
Shedding light on the light bulbs debate
Environment
New energy standards for light bulbs
Global Politics
2012 London Games: Olympic Torches for Sale
Arts, Culture & Media
City of Lights
A Bright Idea?
Night-time Illuminated
Enlightening Students and Shopers
The Living on Earth Almanac
A Bright Idea
Cool Fix- Light Pollution Solutions
Broken Bulb Dreams
Bright Ideas on Energy Efficiency
Strand o’ Lights
Light Up the World
Revolutionary Lighting
Light Up the World
Revolutionary Lighting