Lighting or illumination is the deliberate use of light to achieve a practical or aesthetic effect. Lighting includes the use of both artificial light sources like lamps and light fixtures, as well as natural illumination by capturing daylight. Daylighting (using windows, skylights, or light shelves) is sometimes used as the main source of light during daytime in buildings.
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These new semiconductors could revolutionize the solar energy industry
The demand for cheaper, greener electricity means that the energy landscape is changing faster than at any other point in ...
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Nocturnal animals keep getting lost — and light pollution is to blame
Many nocturnal animal species use light from the moon and stars to migrate at night in search of food, shelter, or mates. ...
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Meet the top 9 European startups working towards a greener future
When it comes to climate change, 2019 was a disappointing year, to say the least; visible signs of global warming came in ...
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Dyson's Lightcycle Morph is a versatile task light that kinda looks like a lightsaber
Dyson may be best known for its vacuums, but recently it's been branching out into lighting too. The company has released ...
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[Best of 2019] Monster’s LED lighting kits ruined regular bulbs for me
Monster, a company known for high quality audio cables, recently launched a new line up of LED lights. We find out of they're ...
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Google's developing a feature to show brightly lit streets on Maps
It appears Google is secretly working on a feature for Maps to steer you away from trouble by highlighting well-lit streets. ...
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How to see the brightest constellations in your own backyard
The dark skies of the great outdoors help people to see the wonders of space, either with the naked eye or using telescopes. ...
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Amazon's 2019 Kindle Oasis brings better lighting but little else
I'm going to keep this review short. Amazon's new Kindle Oasis goes on sale today starting at $249, but in almost every respect, it's identical to its 2017 predecessor. There is but one meaningful update: you can now change the screen color temperature, shifting it to warmer hues ...
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CHEAP: A Philips Hue starter kit (with white & color bulbs) for $110? SÍ, DA, JA, YES!
If you've been looking to get some smart lights in your house, now's the time — there's a great deal on this Phillips Hue ...
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Driverless cars could be the answer to reducing light pollution
Within the next several decades, most of the industrialized world’s cars and trucks could be replaced by autonomous vehicles. ...
