Dim the Lights, Dampen Your Emotions
New research suggests bright lighting intensifies both positive and negative feelings.
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Putting Group Fitness Classes in the Proper Light
Or, how simple lighting changes can affect our mood, energy levels, and alertness.
Dim Lighting Sparks Creativity
New German research finds a darkened room encourages freedom of thought and inspires innovation.
Compact Fluorescents Not the Only Light of the Future
Response: The editor of Midwest Energy News notes that while CFLs are a common replacement for power-hungry incandescent bulbs, new laws don't mandate their use and their drawbacks are often overstated.
U.S. Following Europe in Mandating CFLs
The movement to change your incandescent light bulbs for compact fluorescents completed its successful European Union campaign. The United States is next.
Store's Lighting Influences Perceptions of Quality
Researchers report that different lighting schemes at stores influences consumer perceptions of the outlet's quality and pricing.
Hotel Guests Become Pawns in LED Lighting Design
When simple things like turning on the lights become too complex, Philips designers decided it was time for them to make a move.
Shining a Light on Better Headlamps
Drivers aren't singing the blues so much about high-intensity headlights these days, but a smarter version of them might really light up their driving lives.