Researchers have designed and tested ‘human-centric’ LEDs that emit different wavelengths of blue light depending on whether it’s daytime or nighttime, reducing the disruptive effect artificial light ...

When you flip a switch or power up your smartphone, the last thing on your mind is whether that light could be messing with your body's internal systems. Yet here's something lighting manufacturers ...

A new method for creating a highly useful chemical subunit eliminates the need for precious metals, potentially leading to the sustainable production of pharmaceuticals and electronics. Light-emitting ...

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A Rutgers-led team of scientists has developed an eco-friendly, very stable, ultra-bright material and used it to generate deep-blue light (emission at ~450 nm) in a light-emitting diode (LED), an ...

LED therapy masks use specific light wavelengths for at-home skincare treatments. Red light is used to improve fine lines, while blue light targets acne-causing bacteria. Users should follow safety ...

We all have that favorite piece of clothing, and we're all familiar with the sinking feeling when we spill something on it. But now, new reports have revealed a simple way to remove pesky stains. ACS ...

With the invention of the first LED featuring a red color, it seemed only a matter of time before LEDs would appear with other colors. Indeed, soon green and other colors joined the LED revolution, ...

Blue LEDs are becoming prevalent in the industry and sometimes make their way onto control panels as flashy indicators. Their high forward voltage, however, runs counter to the downward trend in ...