Fox floor lamp by Bernhard Osann for Nemo Lighting
Dezeen Showroom: Fox is a dimmable floor lamp, created by industrial designer Bernhard Osann for Nemo Lighting, with a sloping, sculptural neck that "makes a statement" even when switched off. Read more Dezeen Showroom: Fox is a dimmable flo.....»»
How “stars” are helping the French keep the night sky dark
A voluntary program is encouraging towns to manage their lighting. Enlarge (credit: Pete Starman / Getty Images) There's been a steady stream of worries that artificial lights are steadily eroding our ability to see the stars......»»
99 objects telling tales from ESA"s technical heart
From simulated moondust to an ultraflat floor, a 3D-printed human bone to a wall decoration that once flew on the Hubble Space Telescope, the new 99 Objects of ESA ESTEC website gives visitors a close-up view of intriguing, often surprising artifacts.....»»
Guide to the best automated smart light switch timers
Manage your home lighting with schedules thanks to smart light timers. Learn about the best timers available and how they work......»»
Plant-based component could boost bacterial production of biodegradable plastic
Given that less than 10 percent of synthetic plastics are recycled, the petroleum-derived, non-biodegradable materials continue to accumulate across the planet, covering stretches of land and the ocean floor. Microplastics have been found 29,000 feet.....»»
Excellence starts production in US
LED automotive lighting module maker Excellence Optoelectronics (EOI) in early December inaugurated EOI Pioneer, its US-based subsidiary, to kick off production in the country for General Motors (GM), Ford Motor, Chrysler and Tesla's tier-1 supply ch.....»»
Epistar succeeds in claiming royalty damages from Lowe"s Home Centers
Epistar has won the patent infringement lawsuit against Lowe's Home Centers, a US-based distributor of lighting products, with the US Court for the Central District of California ruling Lowe's to pay compensation of US$2.12 million to Epistar......»»
Laster Tech to raise funds for plant expansion
LED automotive lighting module maker Laster Tech has disclosed will issue 10 million new shares and 3-year zero-interest convertible bonds worth up to NT$200 million (US$7.2 million), with the funds to be used to expand its existing plant in northern.....»»
This top-rated Roomba robot vacuum is $180 at Best Buy today
If you think you need help in maintaining a clean floor in your upcoming Christmas celebrations, you should avail Best Buy's offer for the iRobot Roomba 694,.....»»
Waking Up Right After Drifting Off To Sleep Can Boost Creativity
sciencehabit writes: When Thomas Edison hit a wall with his inventions, he would nap in an armchair while holding a steel ball. As he started to fall asleep and his muscles relaxed, the ball would strike the floor, waking him with insights into his p.....»»
GLT developing miniLED light guide plates
Global Lighting Technologies (GLT) is developing light guide plates for miniLED backlighting with such products being certified and to come into production in 2022, according to company chairman Lee Mang-shiang......»»
Enabling safety in workplaces with mobile robots using Virtual Fencing
Robots have mastered every position imaginable in the post-pandemic world, from forklifts, trolley haulers, and industrial floor scrubbers in factories to delivery bots on the curb (you can read all about it in our blog- link here). Human-robot i.....»»
Best options for outdoor lighting at home
You want to keep the exterior of your home well-lit at night, right? These are the best smart outdoor lighting options available......»»
Laster Tech January-September shipments meet 50-60% of orders due to component shortage
LED automotive lighting module maker Laster Tech had shipments in the first three quarters of 2021 fulfilling only 50-60% of the corresponding orders due to the short supply of semiconductor components, according to the company......»»
Within an Antarctic sea squirt, scientists discover a bacterial species with promising anti-melanoma properties
There are few places farther from your medicine cabinet than the tissues of an ascidian, or "sea squirt," on the icy Antarctic sea floor—but this is precisely where scientists are looking to find a new treatment for melanoma, one of the most danger.....»»
Can lithium cure what ails the Salton Sea?
Studying the complexity of mud on the ocean floor is a life's work for Timothy Lyons, so when the tall and lean biogeochemist asks you to join an expedition in search of chemical mysteries buried deep beneath the waves, be prepared to get wet and dir.....»»
The ancient origins of glass
Glass's rich history is being traced using modern archaeology and materials science. Enlarge / This glass fish was found in a fairly modest private house in Amarna, buried under a plaster floor along with a few other objects. It may on.....»»
Croatia"s truffle hunters seek habitat protection amid climate change
The sound of paws scurrying along the forest floor echoes through Croatia's northwestern woods, where the hunt for truffles is being threatened by climate change and deforestation—stirring fears that the country's gastronomic goldmine may be at ris.....»»
New possibilities for life at the bottom of Earth"s ocean, and perhaps in oceans on other planets
In the strange, dark world of the ocean floor, underwater fissures, called hydrothermal vents, host complex communities of life. These vents belch scorching hot fluids into extremely cold seawater, creating the chemical forces necessary for the small.....»»
How lighting affects office workers
Although we usually do not realize this, lighting is an essential part of our daily lives. After all, without light, no sight. Next to enabling us to see safely and comfortably move from place A to B, lighting also has a large impact on how we percei.....»»
How long does smart lighting last?
Smart light bulbs are a big investment. Do they last long enough to be worth the cost? Let's dig into the issues......»»