Optics research uses dim light to produce bright LEDs

Researchers at Princeton and North Carolina State University have developed a technique that substantially improves the ...
Electronics For You

Simple Overflow Stopper

Here we describe an electronic system that uses a dedicated water-level sensor to switch off the pump motor as soon as the ...
PCMag Australia

Cyber Fidget Is Part Fidget Toy, Part Educational Hacking Tool, and I Want One

What happens when you combine an Arduino-based microcontroller with a palm-sized aluminum box and clicky buttons? A fidget ...
IEEE

Photoconductive Switch With High Sub-Bandgap Responsivity in Nitrogen-Doped Diamond

Abstract: To mymargin evaluate nitrogen-doped diamond as a candidate for Photoconductive Semiconductor Switches (PCSS) triggered in the sub-bandgap visible range, we have fabricated and tested diamond ...
The Daily Dot

“I hate the LED lights”: Electrical contractor explains why he’s switching from LED to incandescent lights

An electrical contractor is going viral on TikTok after revealing he recently replaced every LED light in his home with incandescent bulbs. User @preserving_peace_park described the decision in a ...
IEEE

Fundamentals of Solid-State Lighting: LEDs, OLEDs, and Their Applications in Illumination and Displays

Abstract: Although this book is aimed primarily at electrical and electronics engineers, it can also be useful for all technical professionals who, in one way or another, are interested in lighting ...
National Geographic news

LED light therapy for skin is trendy—but does it work?

Dermatologists explain the science behind wildly popular treatments like red light therapy, which is now available at home—for a steep price. Full-face LED masks like this one can cost up to several ...