China plans to launch the world’s first ‘artificial moon’
A private aerospace institute in China has announced its ambitious plan to launch an "artificial moon" into stationary...
New study shows some LED lights can harm wildlife
Researchers have concluded that certain types of LED lights can be harmful toward a wide variety of wildlife, calling...
This is how high NYC’s sea levels will rise if we don’t take climate action
Rising sea levels, precipitated by climate change, threaten to overwhelm the world's cities if we do nothing —...
Scientists aim to use lasers to turn light into matter
Scientists at Imperial College London are attempting to use powerful lasers turn light into matter, potentially...
Specially structured bird of paradise feathers suck up light like a “black hole”
Scientists have discovered that bird of paradise feathers are physically structured in such a way as to absorb...
Iconic Dutch dike renovation opens with energy-generating kites that can power 200 homes
The Netherlands' legendary Afsluitdijk dike has been in use for 85 years but it needed a renovation — so the...
Daan Roosegaarde unveils mind-expanding 295-foot SPACE installation in Eindhoven
Most of us won't have a chance to blast off to outer space and glimpse the beauty of Earth at night. But designer...
Australian researchers store light as sound for the first time
Photonic computers could run 20 times quicker than today's laptops if microchips could process data in speedy photons....
This village in Arizona has a simple solution to light pollution
Residents of Arizona Sky Village abide by one simple rule: "Turn off your goddammed lights." The 21-household community...
Researchers close in on world’s first 100% self-charging lithium-ion battery
We've all experienced the nuisance of a dying phone when there's no outlet in sight, but that moment could become...
Brilliant Sun Memories Lamp lets you record and “replay” your favorite light
A sensor captures the color temperature and brightness of light at any moment of the day. The sensor can record...
Solar-powered Lucy reflects sunlight indoors to brighten any room
Lack of sunlight can lead to everything from Vitamin D deficiency to seasonal affective disorder. Solenica, founded...
NatureZap uses light, instead of pesticides, to rid your garden of weeds
As concern mounts over the amount of pesticides we use, one company is pursuing a promising alternative to harmful...
Ambio lamp glows with bioluminescent bacteria instead of electricity
A Dutch designer has created a lamp that needs no electricity: it consists of a glass tube filled with bioluminescent...
What City Skies Would Look Like Without Light Pollution
Darkened Cities features a series of Photographic Nightscapes created by Thierry Cohen to show what major cities...
Fumihiko Maki’s Aga Khan Museum Opens to Foster Mutual Understanding Between Western and Islamic Cultures
Maki and Associates state: "The Museum has been designed as a celebration of light and the mysteries of its various...
Luminous Paper Sculptures by Yena Young Double as Indoor Lamps
William Morris's famous advice regarding home decor was: "Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be...
Combating Urban Density with Airy Common Space in Bucharest
Population density is a major issue all over the world, and Bucharest is no exception. As the urban core continues...
Popup LED Light Transforms into a Contemporary Deer Head with a Flip of the Switch
Those looking for a touch of whimsy in their next LED lamp fixture will love product designer Chen Bikovski's Popup...
The Revolights Arc is the First Integrated Brake Light for Bicycles
You can instantly see when a car slows down due to the bright red brake lights - but the same isn't true for bikes....
Modular Photon Pod Provides Insight into How Light Affects Mood and Health
To study the effect of light on health and wellbeing, Phillips, Cantifix and <a href="http://Oxford University"...
Artist James Turrell is Transforming an Extinct Volcano Into a Naked Eye Observatory
"I am making spaces that will engage celestial events," Turrell explains of his work. He sees his efforts at Roden...
Schmidt Hammer Lassen’s Ny Anstalt Prison Heals With a Connection to Light & Nature
Schmidt Hammer Lassen's winning design for the prison in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland is an 8,000 sq m facility...
Hybrid Energy Harvester Uses Both Sunlight and Vibrations to Generate Electricity
Why just harness light or vibration individually when you can use both to create electricity? Making sure to fully...
Marko Vuckovic’s Hydroponic Grass Lamp Lets Anyone Grow Plants Indoors
In an apartment or an office setting, a little greenery can turn a lifeless space into a relaxing oasis. Designer...
Ryan Taylor’s Futuristic Babylon Light Doubles as an Indoor Garden Planter
Toronto-based industrial designer Ryan Taylor's Babylon Light is a modern lighting fixture that doubles as a planter....
Sunportal Uses Pipes to Deliver Daylighting Anywhere Within a Building
The Sunportal system tracks the sun and collects light throughout the day with an "Active Sunlight Collector" -...
Super-Efficient iLumi LED Bulb Lasts for 20 Years and Can Be Controlled With a Smartphone
The new iLumi, unveiled this week on Indiegogo, is an energy-efficient LED bulb that lasts for 20 years and can...
Bike Zone Device Creates a Lighted Safety Zone for Night Cycling
Have you ever been freaked out riding your bike at night, surrounded by automobiles piloted by distracted drivers?...
Bruce Munro Creates 100 Giant Shining Waterlilies from 65,000 CDs
Now that CDs have gone the way of the 8-track tape, what is there to do with all that useless metal and plastic?...