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New study suggest strobe lighting may help with Alzheimer’s
April 13, 2017In many ways we are only just beginning to appreciate the healing properties of light. Just a few weeks after the news that light therapy presents a viable treatment for early prostate cancer, scientists have now revealed that early stage research on miceRead more… -
Does your home lighting suit your eyes?
April 11, 2017We’ve all bumped into things at home. But how often is the cause related to your eyesight? And how could home lighting improve the situation?Read more… -
Will LED kill the romance of Rome?
April 10, 2017Plans to replace Rome’s moody yellow sodium lamps with eco-efficient LEDs which emit bright white light will destroy the Eternal City’s romantic ambience. Such is the claim of locals and heritage groups who are mounting spirited opposition to the scheme.Read more… -
Is smart lighting a hacker’s dream?
January 18, 2017Over the past few year, smart lighting has become a byword for home energy efficiency.Read more… -
Light therapy proves effective in early prostate cancer treatment
January 17, 2017Coming hard on the tail of the news that photoimmunotherapy (PIT) may represent an option for those with head and neck cancer trial results have now been published which suggest that light therapy may also provide an option for those suffering from low...Read more… -
Treating cancer with light now proven to work
December 09, 2016Scientists claim to have proven the effectiveness of a radical new natural treatment for cancer which could change the way we approach therapy.Read more… -
New photosynthesis discovery could re-write text books
October 27, 2016Boffins at Imperial College London have made a ground-breaking discovery at the heart of photosynthesis that it could mark a step change in the quest for more efficient agriculture and food production.Read more… -
Making light work of growing food
September 13, 2016The landmark Philips lighting building in Eindhoven houses an unexpected secret – deep within its structure is a futuristic laboratory where light is tested for its power to encourage plant growth.Read more… -
Are your sunglasses up to the job?
September 12, 2016You only have one pair of eyes, and you should protect them. But do your sunglasses have the same UV rating as when you bought them?Read more… -
Let there be weight! A look at gravity-powered personal lighting
August 03, 2016Humans have powered things with gravity for thousands of years, but it’s never been used to create a personal light source. Until now.Read more…