News tagged with light bulbs
Researchers Develop Nanofiber-Based Technology to Make Energy-Efficient Lighting
(PhysOrg.com) -- RTI International has developed a revolutionary lighting technology that is more energy efficient than the common incandescent light bulb and does not contain mercury, making it environmentally ...
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Feb 10, 2010 |
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Going For Exawatts: Building the most powerful laser in the world
Producing a laser with a power of a terawatt -- equal to one trillion watts -- used to be impressive, but now the forefront of optical research power is measured in 1 quadrillion-watt units known as petawatts. ...
Jan 25, 2010 |
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British engineers slam home wind turbines as 'eco-bling'
Installing wind turbines and solar panels in people's homes is "eco-bling" that will not help meet Britain's targets on cutting carbon emissions, engineers warned Wednesday.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Jan 20, 2010 |
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Gadgets: Consumer Electronics Show 2010 roundup
With the annual Consumer Electronic Show taking over Las Vegas last week, an endless number of products were introduced and on display.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 14, 2010 |
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Accelerators and Light Sources of Tomorrow (Part 1: From Linacs to Lasers)
From their humble beginnings as offshoots of the ordinary electric light bulb, particle accelerators have evolved in surprising directions. Among the most productive and promising developments have been light ...
Dec 22, 2009 |
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Many take dim view of new-fangled Christmas lights
(AP) -- To Steven Walls, it's beginning to look nothing like Christmas, anywhere he goes.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Dec 21, 2009 |
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Lighter, cheaper, LED light bulbs are starting to enter the marketplace
Just when you were finally warming up to the idea of swapping out your old light bulbs with compact fluorescent ones, you may soon find a new alternative at your local hardware store.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Oct 22, 2009 |
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All That Glitters Is Now Gold
(PhysOrg.com) -- In full sunlight at mid-day, gold objects are brilliant and richly colored. Put those same objects in a dark interior room with only fluorescent lamps, however, and they will look pale and ...
Oct 01, 2009 |
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Company Claims ESLs to be the Future of Light Bulbs (w/ Video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- While compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) are currently the primary alternative to incandescent light bulbs, a company from Seattle predicts that its own novel light bulbs will eventually replace ...
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Sep 16, 2009 |
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Greenlighting a greener world (w/ Video)
Just a few years ago, most conversations Christian Wetzel had about his research began with a quick explanation of LEDs.
Sep 02, 2009 |
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Lights out for old 100-watt bulbs in EU next week
Old-style 100-watt light bulbs will be banned in Europe's shops from next week in favour of new energy-saving models, but consumers groups on Wednesday gave the move a guarded welcome.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Aug 26, 2009 |
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LED light bulbs yield big savings in energy
One way the United States could slash its electricity use, dependence on fossil fuels and emissions of heat-trapping gases is really quite simple: better light bulbs.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Aug 13, 2009 |
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EarthTalk: What are some low-cost ways to make a home green?
Dear EarthTalk: What are some simple low-cost improvements I can do to my home to make it greener? (Stefan Lonce, via e-mail)
Aug 11, 2009 |
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A bright idea: Philips lets flat lights out of lab
(AP) -- Someday, our ceilings and walls might radiate light, illuminating indoor spaces as brightly and evenly as natural daylight.
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Jul 22, 2009 |
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OLED Tunes its Colors for Sunlight-Style Illumination
(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists have developed a lighting device that can change its color temperature throughout the day, matching the natural daylight chromaticities produced by the sun. Currently, no other ...
Jul 16, 2009 |
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