News tagged with white light

Nano for the senses

Pin-sharp projections, light that's whiter than white, varnishes that make sounds if the temperature changes: at nano tech 2010 in Tokyo, Fraunhofer researchers present nanotechnology that is a veritable feast for the senses.

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Feb 02, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Massive white dwarf in our galaxy may go supernova

(PhysOrg.com) -- A massive white dwarf star in our galaxy may become a supernova several million years from now, and could damage the Earth and possibly destroy life on Earth.

Space & Earth / Astronomy

created Jan 07, 2010 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (39) | comments 25 | with audio podcast report

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 ...

Physics / General Physics

created Jul 16, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (39) | comments 15 feature

Largest collection of anomalous white dwarfs observed by Hubble

Twenty-four unusual stars, 18 of them newly discovered, have been observed in new Hubble telescope images. The stars are white dwarfs, a common type of dead star, but they are odd because they are made of ...

Space & Earth / Astronomy

created Apr 23, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (6) | comments 0

Cheap, efficient white light LEDs new design

Roughly 20 percent of the electricity consumed worldwide is used to light homes, businesses, and other private and public spaces. Though this consumption represents a large drain on resources, it also presents ...

Physics / General Physics

created Apr 07, 2009 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (26) | comments 5

Engineers ride 'rogue' laser waves to build better light sources

A freak wave at sea is a terrifying sight. Seven stories tall, wildly unpredictable, and incredibly destructive, such waves have been known to emerge from calm waters and swallow ships whole. But rogue waves ...

Physics / Optics & Photonics

created Mar 05, 2009 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (12) | comments 2

Low-cost LEDs to slash household electric bills

A new way of making LEDs could see household lighting bills reduced by up to 75% within five years.

Technology / Engineering

created Jan 29, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (33) | comments 30


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