Hosted on MSN

LEDs Explained: How Light Emitting Diodes Work

This video explains how LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) function and why they are widely used in modern lighting and electronic displays. LEDs convert electrical energy into light through the movement of ...
The New York Times

As Traditional Bulbs Fade Out, LED Lights Keep Improving

They last much longer, can be dimmed and produce light in a variety of colors. By Arlene Hirst This article is part of our Design special section about making the environment a creative partner in the ...
SlashGear

Here's What LED Stands For (And Why It's Important In Lighting And Displays)

British inventors began experimenting with electric lighting in the 1830s, working on so-called arc lamps, while other scientists around the world focused on developing a functioning incandescent lamp ...
House Digest on MSN

Is It Important To Turn Off LED Lights When Leaving The Room?

LEDs changed how homes stay bright, but raised new questions. Efficiency, cost, and performance all play into a choice most people make without thinking twice.
NPR

It's not just you: Christmas lights look different now, and can give you headaches

For many, strolling around neighborhoods to look at the holiday light displays is an annual tradition that brings twinkling cheer. But with the rise of LED lights in the last decade, some of the joy ...
Purdue University

Study: Targeted LEDs could provide efficient lighting for plants grown in space

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - A Purdue University study shows that targeting plants with red and blue LEDs provides energy-efficient lighting in contained environments, a finding that could advance the ...