gh NanoLight LED boasts unconventional appearance, peerless efficiency By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:46:24 +0000 The NanoLight, a new Kickstarter-funded 12-watt LED bulb, eschews fancy-schmancy smart capabilities and instead focuses on groundbreaking energy savings. Full Article At Home
gh Food lighting: Lumière au Chocolat is an LED-based delight By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:45:21 +0000 Finally, a lamp that's good enough to eat. For Stockholm Design Week, designer Alexander Lervik debuts an LED lamp with a slowly melting chocolate shade. Full Article Remodeling & Design
gh The state of the socket: Osram Sylvania releases lighting survey By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:18:15 +0000 The Sylvania Socket Survey is released: Apparently folks are jazzed about the incandescent phase-out even though they aren't really sure what it entails. Full Article At Home
gh Shhh... Is the best way to fight climate change to stop talking about it? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 May 2013 15:34:34 +0000 A new study says the best messages (for some people) are energy efficiency and saving money. Full Article Energy
gh LED lights saved $675M in energy costs in 2012 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 20:17:21 +0000 LEDs saved about 71 trillion British thermal units, equivalent to an annual energy cost savings of about $675 million! Full Article Energy
gh Energy-saving lights: Options for outdoor lighting By www.networx.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 15:40:40 +0000 What energy efficient outdoor lighting options are there? From high-tech to just plain tiki, you've got plenty of options for illuminating the outdoors. Full Article At Home
gh 2D-Light: Mega-thin LED promises low-cost, energy-savings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 17:39:58 +0000 In manufacturing, 'flat' has long been synonymous with 'low-cost' but can this also be applied to consumer LED bulbs? The 2D-Light gives it a go. Full Article At Home
gh A multi-tasking LED bulb that stays bright when the lights go out By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2013 17:23:59 +0000 Lin Guohui's Bulb Flashlight is just that: A screw-in 40W LEDreplacement bulb with a rechargeable battery that can be removed and used as a handheld torch. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
gh The next bright idea for energy savings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 15:10:56 +0000 Actor Ian Somerhalder sings the praises of an innovative new light bulb. Full Article Guest Columnist
gh How streetlights are getting smarter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2013 13:14:45 +0000 In the near future, streetlights won't just be a source of light; they'll be a smart hub for power and information too. Full Article Energy
gh Shining a light on energy-efficient light bulbs [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2013 19:47:07 +0000 The phasing out of incandescent bulbs in favor of more energy-efficient bulbs needn't be a confusing. Full Article Energy
gh 5 myths about the light bulb ban By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2013 21:40:19 +0000 No, government officials won't break down your door if you have incandescent light bulbs. They will be phased out gradually, with plenty of alternatives. Full Article At Home
gh War on light bulb efficiency rages on with GOP-backed rider By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 23:11:26 +0000 Just when you thought energy-efficient light bulb uprisings were a thing of the past, the DOE is now powerless when it comes to enforcing efficiency standards. Full Article Politics
gh Buy an LED bulb at IKEA, help improve lighting at refugee camps By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2014 00:26:33 +0000 Now through the end of March, the sale of LED bulbs at IKEA will help to make refugee camps safer and more secure and for the families living in them. Full Article At Home
gh In Paris, 14th-century cathedral gets 21st-century lighting retrofit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 15 Mar 2014 00:30:00 +0000 France's most visited house of worship, the Notre Dame Cathedral, just seriously slashed its energy bills with the addition of 400 LED lamps. Full Article Research & Innovations
gh How to find the right LED bulb By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 May 2014 15:36:26 +0000 LED bulbs have better light quality and last longer than CFL's. Here's how to find the right glow for your space. Full Article Energy
gh Michelangelo meets the light-emitting diode in Sistine Chapel lighting retrofit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 19:40:18 +0000 Adam finally gets his chance to shine in the (non-damaging) spotlight with 7,000 energy-saving LEDs set to undo the dim atmospherics of the Sistine Chapel. Full Article Research & Innovations
gh Night skiing is even cooler if you're covered in LEDs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Oct 2014 13:30:42 +0000 A vivid new video follows skiers in LED-studded suits as they slice up Alaskan slopes after dark. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
gh Slimmer, lighter, cheaper, brighter: Meet your new favorite LED bulb By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 21:41:38 +0000 With its latest consumer release, constantly innovating LED heavyweight Cree hits the under-$10 mark. Full Article At Home
gh In Super Bowl first, host stadium will be illuminated by LED lighting By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Jan 2015 21:00:06 +0000 The University of Phoenix Stadium undergoes a lighting retrofit that's game-changing in more ways than one. Full Article Research & Innovations
gh Philips Hue Go LED lamp offers untethered light By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2015 15:00:28 +0000 Described as a 'portable center piece,' Philips newest smart LED is a super-versatile mood-setter. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
gh Philips' latest bright idea is a no-frills $5 LED bulb By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2015 21:45:44 +0000 Talk about an Earth Day special: Philips unveils the most affordable 60-watt equivalent LED yet. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
gh Lamp multi-tasking as a terrarium allows plants to grow in sunlight-starved spaces By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Mar 2016 16:09:02 +0000 No window? No problem. Full Article Remodeling & Design
gh 2,000 NYC pigeons to perform in spellbinding aerial light show By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 May 2016 00:42:46 +0000 Pigeon-fancying provocateur Duke Riley's 'Fly By Night' is set to dazzle over the East River. Full Article Animals
gh In Rome, residents rally against LED streetlights By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Mar 2017 14:54:44 +0000 Are harsh white hues ruining Rome's Old World ambiance? The swap of cost-effective LEDs for older, yellow, sodium-vapor streetlights is raising eyebrows. Full Article Research & Innovations
gh This otherworldly light show tracks galactic garbage drifting across the night sky By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Oct 2018 12:23:06 +0000 Dutch designer Dan Roosegaarde's Space Waste Lab visualizes 'the smog of our universe.' Full Article Arts & Culture
gh Are there toxic chemicals in the clothes you're wearing right now? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2013 21:49:47 +0000 Greenpeace's Detox campaign works to get chemicals out of our clothes — and our environment. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
gh Light and airy (sustainable) spring fashion picks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 07:28:14 +0000 It's time to breathe some fresh air into your wardrobe. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
gh Joel Makower: Green business maven shares his insights By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:16:15 +0000 Makower, one of the most respected voices in green business, talks about greener corporations, what the government could be doing to foster more environmentally Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
gh Pittsburgh might install LED streetlights city-wide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:11:26 +0000 Study estimates $1 million in annual savings, but light pollution and LED's inability to give off heat are issues. Full Article Research & Innovations
gh Turn out lights for your health By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:02:35 +0000 Reduce light pollution to avoid insomnia, cataracts and other health issues — as well as save energy and preserve ecosystems. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
gh 5 ways you can reduce light pollution By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:13:25 +0000 You may not know it, but light pollution contributes to carbon emissions and interferes with animal migration. Take these simple steps to reduce it. Full Article Remodeling & Design
gh A view of the galaxy, free from light pollution By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:42:36 +0000 Light pollution steals from us the view of the universe in which we live. Check out this beautiful photograph taken high in the Sierra Nevada of an unblemished Full Article Wilderness & Resources
gh Bortle Light Pollution Scale By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 21:29:07 +0000 The Bortle Light Pollution Scale is a good model for understanding how tainted our night skies are by light pollution. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
gh Let there be no light: 'The City Dark' premieres in NYC By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:30:45 +0000 'The City Dark,' the latest from Brooklyn-based filmmaker Ian Cheney, explores the effect of light pollution on the natural environment and on human health. It Full Article Arts & Culture
gh Cutting the lights off around the world for Earth Hour By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:48:03 +0000 Skylines and landmarks from across the globe turn off their lights for 60 minutes in celebration of Earth Hour. Full Article Energy
gh How does light pollution affect you? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:16:42 +0000 Do you even know what the night sky looks like sans human interference? Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
gh Crazy time-lapse video captures 360-degree night sky By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jun 2014 13:16:28 +0000 Michigan photographer Vincent Brady offers a stirring time-lapse tribute to the unpolluted night sky — all 360 degrees of it. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
gh Let there be night: 'Lux' examines light pollution and human consumption By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Jan 2015 14:00:00 +0000 Photographer's exploration of the beauty of man-made illumination around the world reflects humankind's dominance over the planet. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
gh What if the stars were as bright as the Los Angeles skyline? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Living in a city certainly has its charms, but light pollution definitely isn't one of them! Full Article Wilderness & Resources
gh How light pollution is tricking the trees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jun 2016 17:57:24 +0000 Bright skies at night make some trees bud early for spring. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
gh NASA's 'Black Marble' shows Earth's nighttime glow By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2017 21:46:28 +0000 First new global map of Earth at night since 2012 shows the growing impact of light pollution across the globe. Full Article Space
gh Stunning photo project explores our complex relationship with the night sky By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Apr 2017 12:21:36 +0000 Time-lapse artists and filmmakers Gavin Heffernan and Harun Mehmedinović traveled North America and photographed the impact of light pollution in ‘SKYGLOW.’ Full Article Climate & Weather
gh Watch an ocean of dreamy clouds roll through the Grand Canyon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 17 Dec 2017 23:49:01 +0000 The latest from the SKYGLOW project captures the Grand Canyon during a full cloud inversion. Full Article Climate & Weather
gh Chinese city plans to launch an 'artificial moon' to replace streetlights By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Oct 2018 02:18:55 +0000 Chengdu's wild plan involves a reflective satellite or "moon" that would beam down a "dusk-like glow" within city limits. Full Article Space
gh Light pollution threatens migrating birds, especially if they tweet while flying By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Apr 2019 15:33:45 +0000 Birds that produce 'flight calls' during night migration may be more vulnerable to light pollution, a new study finds. Full Article Animals
gh England's 'cosmic census' reveals scale of light pollution By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2019 15:14:56 +0000 Star Count 2019 engages stargazers in England and draws attention to the growing threat of light pollution. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
gh Why you need to limit artificial light at night By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 19:49:59 +0000 Get some blackout curtains. More and more studies show artificial light can harm your health. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
gh Turn your smartphone into night vision goggles with Snooperscope By www.laptopmag.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 18:33:59 +0000 The wireless camera attaches to your mobile device and provides a clear view — even through water and ink — for taking photos or recording video. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
gh Apple iPad Mini: Too much hype, not enough heft? By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Oct 2012 13:56:47 +0000 Apple fans are frothing at the mouth in anticipation of the release of Apple's sequel to its wildly successful iPad, a 7.85-inch, Wi-Fi-only tablet computer spe Full Article Gadgets & Electronics