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International Day of Light 2025: Why is it celebrated on May 16? Know history, theme, and significance
May 16, 2025 8:12 am
International Light Day 2025: May 16 was selected for the observance as it marks the anniversary of the first successful operation of the laser in 1960 by physicist and engineer Theodore Maiman.
Revealed: The mystery of why insects flock to lights -- and how to keep them away
February 26, 2025 6:29 pm
Why are so many bugs irresistibly drawn to artificial light sources, even when it seems to lead them astray or into danger?
International Day of Light 2024: All you need to know about the date, origin, and significance
May 14, 2024 12:29 pm
International Day of Light 2024 Date and History: It provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the essential role that light plays in our lives while highlighting its significance in shaping our world and inspiring future innovations.
Do you sleep with lights on? Here's how it may affect your health
June 30, 2022 6:05 pm
Published in Oxford Academic Sleep, a study analysed 552 community-dwelling adults aged 63-84 who underwent an examination of cardiovascular risk factor profiles and 7-day actigraphy recording for activity and light measures
Chip startups using light instead of wires gaining speed and investments
April 26, 2022 12:22 pm
While the transistor-based silicon chip has increased computing power exponentially over past decades as transistors have reached the width of several atoms, shrinking them further is challenging.
Lighting basics to make your home come alive
May 11, 2020 7:16 pm
Don't let your home be drab and boring. Light up your home the right way.
You can use positivity like light to dispel the darkness
April 23, 2020 5:58 pm
'Use positive energy to break down the negativity that surrounds us. Behave in a socially responsible manner, make it easy for those who are staking their lives to protect ours.'
Coming to You, Live
April 07, 2015 12:00 am
Midival Punditz cement the direction they want their sound to take for the next few years with their fourth studio album, Light
Light play
July 25, 2014 1:00 am
Director Pradeep Sarkar talks about the innovative ways in which Polish DOP Artur Zurawski experimented with the light used while filming Mardaani
Light,like dark,can up fear and anxiety
August 11, 2011 12:57 pm
Studies show light plays important role in modulating various processes of body.
LIGHT PHOTOS
Cities around the world lit up in Ukrainian flag colours
March 05, 2022 11:28 am
Niagara Falls, Eiffel Tower and the Colosseum glow in blue and yellow as countries all over the world show their solidarity with Ukraine.
LIGHT VIDEOS
Boy lights LED bulb with bare hands
June 22, 2020 6:09 pm
Abu Thahir, a Grade 7 student from Alapuzzha, Kerala can light a rechargeable LED bulb by pressing it to any part of his body. No, it's not a sci-fi story or a character from Narnia! Experts believe it is because of the high salt content in his body.
Japan introduces advance projectors, water-saving toilets
February 17, 2016 4:16 pm
Amsterdam / Tokyo, Feb 17 (ANI): The world's fastest growing audio visuals and systems integration trade show, ISE(Integrated Systems Europe) 2016 saw several professional audiovisual, electronic systems integration and IT industries with over 1,000 exhibitors and 60,000 attendees. The leading business-to-business annual event which opened on February 9 at RAI Amsterdam observed a comprehensive showcase of cutting-edge audiovisual technology for professionals working in the commercial and residential installation and integration marketplace. The exhibition features audio and video conferencing, content management and distribution, flat screen displays, cinema and entertainment forums. The event showcases such technologies that enhance the experience of the end users. Casio Computer showcased its industry-first Laser and LED light source projectors. Casio brought core series lineup by adding three new models featuring a 1.5X optical zoom lens. The company will also release five new Advanced Series projectors that offer superior scalability at an affordable price. Unlike the mercury lamp projectors, the Casio laser and LED light source has many benefits. It has a lifespan of up to 20,000 hours, eliminating the need for lamp replacement and reduces electricity consumption to about half that of a mercury lamp projector. The instant power on and off delivers outstanding usability, without the need of waiting, for a warm up and cool-down time. Casio’s projector development using advanced Laser and LED light source technology have been brought together with the automated production capabilities of Yamagata Casio in Japan, yielding excellent cost performance while maintaining high quality and reliability. Another technology which Japan has introduced is the water-saving toilets. Every day, and everyone is sure to use the toilet. The world population is increasing and more than 100 million people are expected to use new toilets by the year of 2100.
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