Posted by Richard Clarke on 27th Mar 2012
Our universities are amongst the finest in the world. Historical seats of learning, they have been beacons of enlightenment, some for hundreds of years.But in these times of spiralling energy costs, are they doing everything they can to combat wastefulness and profligacy, and to instil high environmental ideals in the minds of their students?A Surprising DevelopmentOn first examination, it would appear that the answer to this question is no, howe… Read more
Posted by Amit Soni on 19th Mar 2012
The Multifaceted Reflector (MR) light bulb is a design that houses LEDs (Light-Emitting Diodes). Whilst the format has been around for quite a while and was used initially for halogen bulbs, it really began to take off following the introduction of low-voltage LED lighting.MR16 Bulbs The Story So Far
The MR16 format itself was originally sold in the US in 1965, after a patent was awarded to Emmett H. Wiley of General Electric, and it was… Read more
Posted by Richard Clarke on 12th Mar 2012
Choosing an LED light with the correct beam angle for a particular room is really easy when you know what you’re looking for, and can make all the difference when furnishing your home.
What Is A Beam Angle?
Let’s start off with the basics. A beam angle is simply a measurement, in degrees, that refers to the width at which light is emitted from a bulb. Most light bulbs rely on a series of reflective mirrors that are designed to co… Read more
Posted by Amit Soni on 8th Mar 2012
German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has conjured up a rather ingenious approach to advertising its new range of hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles, and it involves LED (Light-Emitting Diode) technology.The car, called the F-cell, runs on compressed hydrogen gas making it virtually emission-free. According to Mercedes, a car of this kind; one that is imperceptible to the environment, might also be called 'invisible,' so, making it actually invisible to… Read more