Old Laptop Batteries Could Light Up the Homes of the Less Fortunate

Old Laptop Batteries Could Light Up the Homes of the Less Fortunate

Researchers are already testing repurposed battery packs

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 18th, 2013
It's Lights Out for 40- and 60-Watt Incandescent Light Bulbs in the US

It's Lights Out for 40- and 60-Watt Incandescent Light Bulbs in the US

Starting January 1, 2014, manufacturing and importing these bulbs will be illegal

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 1st, 2012
Starting Today, 40W and 25W Incandescent Bulbs Are Banned in the EU

Starting Today, 40W and 25W Incandescent Bulbs Are Banned in the EU

Concerns are raised about how this will affect public health

LEDs Are the Best Lighting Solution

LEDs Are the Best Lighting Solution

The conclusion belongs to CMU experts

Lasers Increase Efficiency in Average Light Bulbs

Lasers Increase Efficiency in Average Light Bulbs

They produce twice the light with the same energy intake

Smallest Light Bulb Created at UCLA

Smallest Light Bulb Created at UCLA

Its filament is 100-atom wide

CFL Innovation Makes Them More Efficient

CFL Innovation Makes Them More Efficient

They would also become more dimmable