How light reflects on leaves may help researchers identify dying forests

Early detection of declining forest health is critical for the timely intervention and treatment of droughted and diseased ...

Let there be light! Wireless light-based Li-Fi looks to solve some of Wi-Fi's problems

Li-Fi is a wireless data system remarkably similar to Wi-Fi, but uses light to send information. Data rates can hit a gigabit ...
Des Moines Register

This Wisconsin public holiday light display was named among best in US by USA TODAY readers

Wisconsin's capital is home to one of the best public holiday light displays in the nation, according to a new ranking from USA TODAY's 10BEST. Every week, USA TODAY 10BEST invites a panel of industry ...
The Independent

‘Disgusting’ vandals chop down village Christmas tree hours after light switch-on

Villagers have been left “heartbroken” after their Christmas tree was chopped down just hours after its lights were switched on. The tree in Shotton Colliery, County Durham, has been decorated every ...
Catholic News Agency

Vatican to unveil Nativity scene, light up Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square on Dec. 15

The Governorate of Vatican City State has announced the origins of the fir tree and Nativity scenes that will adorn St. Peter’s Square and the Paul VI Audience Hall this Christmas as well as those who ...
CNET

I Found Out Why Our LED Bulbs Burn Out So Early. No, You Don't Need a New Fixture

It turns out the "10-year lifespan" printed on your LED box is often a total fantasy. I spent years falling for the marketing, only to end up standing on a ladder every six months replacing bulbs that ...
The Hollywood Reporter

The Best Hollywood Facialist-Approved LED Light Therapy Face Masks and Beauty Devices for Every Skin Concern

Star-favored, board-certified aesthetics physician Dr. Glenicia Nosworthy explains how to choose the right high-tech tool for every skin concern. By Natalie Alcala, Danielle Directo-Meston, Erin ...
Zawya

U.S. Treasury rejects Xtellus-led bid for Lukoil assets, sources say

LONDON: The U.S. Treasury ‍has rejected an offer ‍from a group led by U.S. bank Xtellus Partners for the foreign assets of Russian oil company Lukoil, four people close to the matter told Reuters.
CNN

FDA intends to put its most serious warning on Covid vaccines, sources say

The US Food and Drug Administration intends to put a “black box” warning on Covid-19 vaccines, according to two people familiar with the agency’s plans, the latest move by President Donald Trump’s ...
ITWire

Cutting-edge lab equipment that’s redefining modern research

GUEST OPINION: The world of scientific research is evolving at a remarkable pace. Across every field, from biotechnology and chemistry to physics and environmental science, new innovations in lab ...
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Lightning strike darkens world’s tallest Christmas tree light structure in Stonewall

STONEWALL, La. (KSLA) - The world’s tallest Christmas tree light structure will remain dark for the rest of the holiday season after lightning damaged the display last Saturday. The structure, which ...