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Evaluating Glare and Discomfort in Bright Spaces
A comprehensive study sheds light on the complexities of glare perception
What Color is that Smell? How Odors Impact Color Perception
Next time a client mentions that the color temperature seems too warm, perhaps someone just spilled a latte
MIT Study: Pair Germicidal UV with Ventilation for Safety
Navigating the complexities of 222nm far UVC light disinfection technology and indoor safety
Illuminating Research: Light Exposure's Connection to Mental Health
Timing and duration of light exposure found to significantly impact a range of psychiatric disorders
Nobel Prize in Physics Celebrates Breakthroughs in Light Pulse Experiments
In the blink of an attosecond: Physics Nobel lauds rapid light pulse pioneers
Researchers Claim LED Streetlights Don’t Affect Melatonin Levels
Compared to no streetlights or high pressure sodium (HPS), researchers find that LED lighting does not impact melatonin levels
Lighting Research Center partners with SPIE to initiate new 3D printing conference
Lighting Research Center partners with SPIE to initiate new 3D printing conference
Breakthrough: "This Device can See Millions of Colors"
Researchers claim that “A-Eye” can process color far more accurately than existing machines
Harm from Blue Light Exposure Increases with Age
Oregon State University study reports damaging effects of blue light may be strongly age dependent
New Study Links Light Intensity to Mood
Regions of the brain that impact mood are affected by light intensity
6½ Takeaways from the SSL Opportunities Report
Eye-opening targets for LED fixture performance and adoption
DALI+ and Wireless Gateways Explained
New DALI Alliance technical guides explain DALI+ and wireless gateways
Nine LED Brands vs. H.I.D. vs. the Sun
Recent study compares the performance of various horticultural lighting sources
Could a Novel Light Therapy Help People With Alzheimer's?
LHRC is exploring the science with help from a 5-year grant
5 Big Questions: Human Centric Lighting
Dr. Kevin Houser discusses the science, application and sentiments relating to HCL
$1.6M Study Will Assess Health Impacts of LED vs. Fluorescent Light
Exploring how the different light sources affect the health of people on regular daytime work schedules
New Report Examines LED Products as They Age
Ignoring materials limitations can result in low performance and significant chromaticity shifts
Government Report Links Cancer to Light at Night
A review of shift work at night, light at night, and circadian disruption
A Global Honor for LED Technology Pioneers
A $1.4M prize and recognition for our favorite kind of diode
Report: LED Aging & Efficiency
Changes to the light source, spectral & optical efficiencies
LRC Staff Predict Future of Lighting
Some thought-provoking ideas for a post-pandemic industry
New Study Links Light Color to Sleep
PNNL explores the human-centric connection to lighting
New IES Report on UV Light Sterilization
Germicidal Ultraviolet and how it could help fight COVID-19
Progress with Zigbee and DALI Standards
Gateway Specs and Certification Program advance platforms
LED Fixture Reliability: Color Shift
Report explores the impact of LED color shift over time.