world news Energy-savings potential of LED lighting [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:14:35 +0000 In commemoration of National Energy Action Month, our friends at Cree share an infographic highlighting the energy-saving prowess of LED lighting. Full Article At Home
world news With Philips latest LED release, color and convenience comes at a cost By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:24:48 +0000 Philips, a company known for its L Prize-winning, checking account-busting incandescent replacements, enters the web-enabled LED market with a spendy, smart and Full Article At Home
world news LED replacements hit stores empty of 100W bulbs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:17:56 +0000 Sorry to see 100-watt bulbs disappear from stores because they were energy hogs? LED bulbs will roughly match the 100-watters for size and brightness, but their Full Article Energy
world news First LED replacement for 100-watt incandescent bulb hits the market By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:47:15 +0000 Although several manufacturers have plans to release long-lasting, energy-sipping LED A-Line bulbs that replace the near-obsolete 100-watt incandescent, Osram S Full Article At Home
world news iLumi: Bluetooth-enabled bulb seeks bank By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Nov 2012 02:15:59 +0000 Firm in the belief that light should help you <i>live</i> in addition to see, two young eco-entrepreneurs have created a family of super-brainy, Bluetooth-enabl Full Article At Home
world news Watch: Irking the HOA, 'Gangnam Style' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:00:00 +0000 Pop song-driven LED holiday light shows are the hottest thing to hit subdivisions since the traffic circle. Sure, they're fun and non-Griswoldian in their energ Full Article At Home
world news Nebula 12: A lamp for all seasons (and weather conditions) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:30:27 +0000 For those who prefer their meteorological forecasts to be startlingly literal, check out this WiFi-enabled chandelier that magically produces indoor clou Full Article At Home
world news Space station to get insomnia-fighting light bulbs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:45:01 +0000 NASA will replace the ISS's fluorescent bulbs with an array of LEDs Full Article Space
world news 10 clever uses for burned-out bulbs By www.networx.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:23:05 +0000 Here's what you can do with your incandescent bulbs as they fade away and are replaced by their more energy-efficient cousins. Full Article Recycling
world news How do movie theaters save energy? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:07:42 +0000 LEDs, photovoltaic arrays and motion sensors are helping cinemas save money while lessening their impact on the planet. Full Article Energy
world news NanoLight LED boasts unconventional appearance, peerless efficiency By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:46:24 +0000 The NanoLight, a new Kickstarter-funded 12-watt LED bulb, eschews fancy-schmancy smart capabilities and instead focuses on groundbreaking energy savings. Full Article At Home
world news Food lighting: Lumière au Chocolat is an LED-based delight By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:45:21 +0000 Finally, a lamp that's good enough to eat. For Stockholm Design Week, designer Alexander Lervik debuts an LED lamp with a slowly melting chocolate shade. Full Article Remodeling & Design
world news The state of the socket: Osram Sylvania releases lighting survey By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:18:15 +0000 The Sylvania Socket Survey is released: Apparently folks are jazzed about the incandescent phase-out even though they aren't really sure what it entails. Full Article At Home
world news From Cree, a budget LED that won't make Edison roll over in his grave By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:56 +0000 Cree makes a game-changing jump into consumer lighting with affordable LED bulbs that resemble the energy-hogging incandescents of yesteryear. Full Article At Home
world news 'Nostalgia is dumb': Cree launches LED-promoting TV spots By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:53:03 +0000 Realizing that some folks may need further convincing to ditch incandescents, LED pioneer Cree releases a series of TV spots starring Lance Reddick. Full Article At Home
world news Shhh... Is the best way to fight climate change to stop talking about it? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 May 2013 15:34:34 +0000 A new study says the best messages (for some people) are energy efficiency and saving money. Full Article Energy
world news NY Design Week teaser: Stylish LED lamps powered by falling sand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 May 2013 17:36:41 +0000 Danielle Trofe returns to WantedDesign with a duo of LED lamp-hourglass hybrids that stay illuminated via the kinetic energy produced by falling sand. Full Article Remodeling & Design
world news LED lights saved $675M in energy costs in 2012 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 20:17:21 +0000 LEDs saved about 71 trillion British thermal units, equivalent to an annual energy cost savings of about $675 million! Full Article Energy
world news Energy-saving lights: Options for outdoor lighting By www.networx.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 15:40:40 +0000 What energy efficient outdoor lighting options are there? From high-tech to just plain tiki, you've got plenty of options for illuminating the outdoors. Full Article At Home
world news Philips Hue LED bulbs susceptible to hackers, malicious hijinks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2013 17:02:14 +0000 Using a malware script, a security expert finds that wirelessly controlled — and supposedly totally safe — Philips Hue LED bulbs can be maliciously hacked. Full Article At Home
world news 2D-Light: Mega-thin LED promises low-cost, energy-savings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 17:39:58 +0000 In manufacturing, 'flat' has long been synonymous with 'low-cost' but can this also be applied to consumer LED bulbs? The 2D-Light gives it a go. Full Article At Home
world news A multi-tasking LED bulb that stays bright when the lights go out By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2013 17:23:59 +0000 Lin Guohui's Bulb Flashlight is just that: A screw-in 40W LEDreplacement bulb with a rechargeable battery that can be removed and used as a handheld torch. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
world news Walmart: The next great place to buy cheap LED bulbs? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2013 14:15:55 +0000 Watch out, IKEA: Walmart jumps on the affordable LED train with the release of a line of light bulbs. Prices start at less than $10. Full Article At Home
world news Price of budget-friendly LEDs to drop further with Energy Star certification By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2013 00:00:28 +0000 Thanks to Energy Star qualification, the most affordable high-quality LED on the market, the Cree LED Bulb, just got even cheaper. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
world news The next bright idea for energy savings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 15:10:56 +0000 Actor Ian Somerhalder sings the praises of an innovative new light bulb. Full Article Guest Columnist
world news Why the legalization of marijuana may be good for agriculture By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 21:04:24 +0000 Pot growers have traditionally had a negative impact on the environment — but that may be about to change. Full Article Politics
world news How streetlights are getting smarter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2013 13:14:45 +0000 In the near future, streetlights won't just be a source of light; they'll be a smart hub for power and information too. Full Article Energy
world news McDonald's opens LEED-certified restaurant in N.C. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2013 22:00:03 +0000 Fast food and environmentalism aren't always seen as compatible. The owner of this green-built McDonald's hopes to change that. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
world news As incandescent bulbs make final exit, Philips unveils eye-catching LED By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 16:30:04 +0000 Get the skinny on SlimStyle, Philips' latest LED bulb release that boasts a svelte profile and a price tag that's anticipated to be highly competitive. Full Article At Home
world news Shining a light on energy-efficient light bulbs [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2013 19:47:07 +0000 The phasing out of incandescent bulbs in favor of more energy-efficient bulbs needn't be a confusing. Full Article Energy
world news 5 myths about the light bulb ban By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2013 21:40:19 +0000 No, government officials won't break down your door if you have incandescent light bulbs. They will be phased out gradually, with plenty of alternatives. Full Article At Home
world news Ignorance is bliss: 4 in 10 Americans aware of incandescent phase-out By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 15:00:58 +0000 According to Osram Sylvania's 6th annual Socket Survey, not too many folks realize that 40W and 60W incandescent bulbs will go bye-bye come Jan 1. Full Article At Home
world news More illumination on why you should ditch those old bulbs [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2014 01:00:28 +0000 Seventy percent of sockets contain inefficient light bulbs. Here's how to switch them out with energy-saving models while minding your lumens and your watts. Full Article At Home
world news War on light bulb efficiency rages on with GOP-backed rider By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 23:11:26 +0000 Just when you thought energy-efficient light bulb uprisings were a thing of the past, the DOE is now powerless when it comes to enforcing efficiency standards. Full Article Politics
world news Buy an LED bulb at IKEA, help improve lighting at refugee camps By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2014 00:26:33 +0000 Now through the end of March, the sale of LED bulbs at IKEA will help to make refugee camps safer and more secure and for the families living in them. Full Article At Home
world news In Paris, 14th-century cathedral gets 21st-century lighting retrofit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 15 Mar 2014 00:30:00 +0000 France's most visited house of worship, the Notre Dame Cathedral, just seriously slashed its energy bills with the addition of 400 LED lamps. Full Article Research & Innovations
world news New Philips LED bulb offers transparency, throwback appeal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 20:07:28 +0000 Breaking up (with incandescents) can be hard to do. To help ease the pain, Philips unveils an LED that "lets people hold onto the light they love ..." Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
world news Flicker no more: Cree debuts fluorescent-busting LED tubes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 May 2014 00:07:33 +0000 Because nothing can break one's spirit like dreadful overhead office lighting, the LED revolutionists at Cree have stepped in to save the day (and some energy). Full Article Green Workplace
world news How to find the right LED bulb By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 May 2014 15:36:26 +0000 LED bulbs have better light quality and last longer than CFL's. Here's how to find the right glow for your space. Full Article Energy
world news Feeling blue? This sunset-mimicking LED bulb alleviates sleep-related health woes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 May 2014 16:25:35 +0000 In addition to minimizing melatonin-suppressing blue light, the Drift bulb has another health-benefitting trick up its sleeve ... Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
world news From Cree, a 3-way LED bulb that really, truly goes 3 ways By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Jun 2014 22:31:05 +0000 Unlike incandescent 3-way bulbs that really only have 2 levels of brightness, the 3-way Cree LED boats a trio of brightness levels you can actually see. Full Article At Home
world news This illuminated outlet cover frees up precious plug-in space By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 15:53:32 +0000 The outlet-hogging reign of night lights may soon be over thanks to the ingenious SnapRays Guidelight from Snap Power. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
world news GE joins smart LED race with 'commercially viable' Link bulb By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Jul 2014 21:15:51 +0000 Although not the flashiest thing on the block, GE unveils a WiFi-connected LED bulb with a more agreeable price point than its peers. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
world news Alba: World's first responsive LED bulb learns while illuminating By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Sep 2014 23:30:08 +0000 Meet a brainy LED bulb equipped with embedded sensors that will help you sleep better (and save a bundle of cash). Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
world news The EPA wants to know: Are you a 'Dim Bulb?' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Sep 2014 15:02:12 +0000 New campaign hopes to help consumers see the light on energy-saving light bulbs. Full Article Energy
world news Jeff Goldblum sells the heck of out GE's new smart LED bulb By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +0000 Here's hoping that Thomas Edison is rolling over in his grave ... with laughter. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
world news How blue LEDs changed the world By www.livescience.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Oct 2014 16:01:17 +0000 Without blue LEDs, the world wouldn't have backlit smartphones, TV and computer LCD screens and many other technological marvels. Full Article Research & Innovations
world news Michelangelo meets the light-emitting diode in Sistine Chapel lighting retrofit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 19:40:18 +0000 Adam finally gets his chance to shine in the (non-damaging) spotlight with 7,000 energy-saving LEDs set to undo the dim atmospherics of the Sistine Chapel. Full Article Research & Innovations
world news Night skiing is even cooler if you're covered in LEDs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Oct 2014 13:30:42 +0000 A vivid new video follows skiers in LED-studded suits as they slice up Alaskan slopes after dark. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
world news Slimmer, lighter, cheaper, brighter: Meet your new favorite LED bulb By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 21:41:38 +0000 With its latest consumer release, constantly innovating LED heavyweight Cree hits the under-$10 mark. Full Article At Home