Articles about Light News
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Why is blue the rarest firework colour?
The blue in a firework comes from copper, which only glows blue at exactly the right temperature. The other colours have stories of their own, from a metal...
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Four ghost stories to read with the lights on
M.R. James read his ghost stories to friends on Christmas Eve by the light of a single candle. Four of the best are still worth reading on Halloween,...
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12 stories about the clocks going back
The clocks go back an hour at 2am on Sunday 25 October 2026, and behind that extra hour in bed sits a story of a clock with two...
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Could an eye test spot a brain tumour or the risk of a stroke?
A survey for National Eye Health Week found that 14.5 million people in the UK are missing routine eye tests, yet a test can pick up the signs...
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The history of lighting at Wimbledon: A tale of illumination, innovation, and tradition
The atmosphere surrounding Wimbledon is a blend of tradition, sporting excellence, and awe-inspiring spectacle, all nestled in the heart of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
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From the Chelsea Flower Show to your home: The power of light in plant growth
This week we will be exposed to the magnificent world of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, where nature's finest displays come to life in a riot of colour,...
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Illuminating Traditions: The Role of Light in Global Festivals and Cultural Celebrations
Celebrated on the 16th May, the International Day of Light marks the anniversary of the first successful operation of the laser in 1960 by physicist and engineer Theodore...
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A spark of genius - the history of the light bulb
The light bulb occupies a significant place in the history of human innovation.
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Beyond timekeeping: How daylight saving time affects your well-being
Thanks to the twice-yearly switch between BST and GMT, we find ourselves thrown from our usual sleeping pattern and forced to live life an hour out of step.
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Laser-powered headlights – a brilliant solution to a dangerous problem
One of the first exciting lighting innovations of 2023 has arrived, with the opportunity to revolutionise automotive lighting.
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EU fails to close lighting liability loophole, but defends the right to repair
The latest of the European Union’s sustainable lighting initiatives have begun to take effect and impact the global lighting industry.
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Could light be the solution to the world food crisis?
If the 21st Century has told us anything, it is that there is far more to light than meets the eye.
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Tallow candles, Arc Lamps and LEDs - What do you know about the history of lighting?
Illuminating the history of light. How well do you know the brightest discoveries? Test your knowledge today!
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How do lights make Vertical-Indoor Farms possible?
Indoor vertical farms are a remarkable development in agriculture, which make year-round farming within urban landscapes possible.
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Glowing plants - The greenest path to sustainable lighting
Glowing plants have grown 10x brighter in just five years. All they require are advanced nanobionics, photonic capacitors and new, powerful phosphors. Don’t worry - we’ll explain.
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Why Daylight LEDs are the future of light design
It would be hard to argue against the fact that LED technology has transformed light design.
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Light Pollution Affects Species of British Moths
A study on moth populations shows a cataclysmic decline across certain moth populations. Is light pollution the cause?
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Green light is shown to reduce migraine frequency and intensity
A recent study has discovered that exposing migraine sufferers to a narrow band of green light significantly reduces light sensitivity and headache severity.
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Lights, camera, atmosphere! How lighting conveys emotion in movies
Lighting is an excellent communicator that enables filmmakers to speak to us, the audience, more effectively. It creates a visual mood and sense of meaning in ways that...
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The health benefits of longer, lighter days
Now that the clocks have sprung forward and we get to enjoy longer, lighter days, it’s worth looking into all the positive benefits this additional sunlight has on...
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Your three-step plan for easing into British Summer Time
The reason the clock change can have such an effect is because our circadian rhythm is designed to stay in the same cycle each day and night, give...
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Three types of light to improve your work-from-home life
There are many elements that come together to create the perfect environment for working from home.
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Study shows UV-LEDs can kill coronaviruses
A ground-breaking first-of-its-kind study conducted by researchers at Tel Aviv University has found that coronaviruses can be killed efficiently, quickly and cheaply using ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (UV-LEDs).
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Scientists switch DNA on and off using light
DNA is the basis of life on earth. The function of DNA is to carry genetic information. It has all the instructions an organism needs to develop, function...
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In Focus: Purple LED Technology
Light itself is as complex as our eyes, with many variables which all combine to determine the overall effect on our sight and wellbeing.
