Purdue engineers are researching new materials to lessen the heat buildup in today’s electronics, from smartphones to electric vehicles ...

There are six traditional designations for stars: O, B, A, F, G, K, and M. Stars, like incandescent bulbs, produce different ...

“Thanks to federal regulations, traditional, cheap, incandescent bulbs have all but disappeared ... like the home is drafty, the temperatures are inconsistent in differing rooms, or your energy ...

Best time for planting: Aim to plant bulbs after the first frost but before the ground freezes solid. This is usually in ...

Energy-efficient LED bulbs tend to have a cooler look that interior designers find noticeable, even in bulbs designed for ...

Unlike longer-wavelength, amber-light incandescent bulbs ... the Science review advises. Bulbs with color temperature adjustments provide full-spectrum lighting during daytime and an amber ...

The good news is a regular thermostat is also effective; Energy Star says a programmable model used correctly can add up to $180 in yearly savings. To save the most, make sure you set your thermostat ...

Phoenix is known for its extreme heat. Summer temperatures soar well above 100 degrees and stay there for months. Residents try all kinds of ways to keep their homes cool — some swear by leaving ...

They don’t lower the room temperature ... for these fixtures since they surpass incandescent, compact fluorescent lamps, and halogen bulbs in longevity and energy efficiency.

There are smart bulbs, smart lights and smart lighting systems of every shape and every size, with options ranging from traditional lighting to more decorative and futuristic designs. All of the ...