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You've heard all about the usual benefits of converting to LED light bulbs, but a new scientific discovery has shown that LED technology might be worth a second glance.Studies done by researchers from the University of Southern California (USC), University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and Philips Research in the Netherlands have shown that mosquitoes are significantly less attracted to customized LED lighting than compact fluorescent lighting. Certain mosquitoes are carriers of malaria, on …

Source: NY Times On May 1st the citizens of New York were able to appreciate an unparalleled light show on top of the Empire State Building. The art lighting spectacle was developed in honor of the inauguration of the new Whitney Museum of American Art building and the 84th Anniversary of the Empire State Building. The art lights were developed by renowned artist and light designer Marc Brickman. LED lighting was used to portray representations of the work of 12 Amer …

For any artist, it’s a rewarding feeling to have sold-out concerts and to play in front of packed audiences. What’s even more impressive is if you can achieve this feat at the age of 11. Recently, 11 year-old Joey Alexander of Jakarta, Indonesia, played a set in front of a sold-out crowd at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola in Manhattan. Joey, a self-taught jazz pianist, looked dwarfed next to a grand piano, but the level at which he played at was immense and comparable to some of the greatest piano leg …

The Energy Department has officially announced the award of grant money to nine research and development projects. The research companies will use the funds to facilitate the research, development and manufacturing of solid state lighting products (SSL). The Energy Department hopes to spur development of better LED (light emitting diode) lighting and OLED (organic light emitting diode) lighting to cut energy consumption in the United States. Consumers see these technologies used …

Mother's Day, a day where we celebrate motherhood whether it's our mom, our aunt, our grandmother, or even our dad.Every year, most people flock to the flower shops and Hallmark for their Mother's Day gifts. Those with a little more money to spend might take advantage of Macy's free shipping to mail their moms a new piece of jewelry or a new designer handbag.But after years of buying the same generic gifts, ever wonder if there's a better way to show appreciation for one of the most important wo …