Tiny particles make LED light more pleasing

Light-emitting diodes are prime candidates for replacing inefficient incandescent bulbs, but have a few things working against them. they can provide a pleasing warm light or they can be energy-efficient, but they haven't been able to be both at the same time.

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LEDs Emerge to Fight Fluorescents

The light bulb, the symbol of bright ideas, doesn't look like such a great idea anymore, as lawmakers in the U.S. and abroad are talking about banning the century-old technology because of its contribution to global warming.

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A group of scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences is reporting an important step towards that goal with their development of a new type of light emitting diode (LED) made from inexpensive, plastic like organic materials.

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Part of creating the ultimate sustainable planet will be our ability to find sustainable energy sources in a variety of means, such as sunlight, water flow, wind, and yes, even rain.

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2008 was a banner year for green tech start ups. While the economy crashed, investments in clean technology stayed relatively strong. We're taking a look at the top techy start-ups to follow as the new year begins.

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The aquarist has had the choice of two major forms of lighting for the reef aquarium, first, fluorescent tubes, and second metal halides. A potential new lighting system is now available - LED lighting.

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A startup says it can make silicon-based lighting that will compete with conventional incandescent bulbs and existing LED-based lighting.

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