The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) not only prescribe the actions of each vessel in all states of visibility, they also stipulate the lights that should be fitted ...

The nights are drawing in again and the commute home will be in the darkness; Simon Bever explains why it's time to take a look at your lights The autumn and winter period in the UK is never the ...

Lighting a dark room successfully can be demanding. But a scheme that provides good overall illumination as well as task and mood lighting is a must if it’s going to be a space which is comfortable ...

Light sensors are a type of photodetector (also called photosensors) that detect light. Different types of light sensors can be used to measure illuminance, respond to changes in the amount of light ...

Lighting is a vital element of every interior design. Naturally, it has to complement the room scheme and look great in its own right, but lighting fixtures also have to provide a comfortable level of ...

This year, many internationally recognized architects have entered collaborations with furniture and light design companies, exploring the intersection of design and architecture. Despite the ...

The Toro Company announced John McPhee, general manager of the irrigation and lighting business, will be retiring at the end of December, following 29 years of service with the company. McPhee will ...

Artists often use a monochrome palette – black, white and shades of grey – to explore shapes, patterns and composition. Eva Hesse's delicate abstract drawing, Untitled 1967 is made using a ...

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On Thursday night, the stunning colours of the Northern Lights were visible once again even to the naked eye across much of the US. Experts say the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are more ...