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Hoping to see the northern lights near Iowa? That chance this week had faded away.
The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis were expected over 17 U.S. states this Thursday, but that now looks unlikely.
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Airport Lights?
How to Install Recessed Lights Without Attic Access
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How To Lower Utility Bills
Electricity is something we all use. It’s what makes our world go round. Powering up everything up from our lights to our computers. A problem is…we all pay ...
How do we turn the lights on for a billion people?
Consider an equatorial country where the sun sets at 6:30. Without electricity, how does a student revise for a school test in the dark? What of a street vendor whose business is shut down by encroaching darkness every day.
How To See The Northern Lights Without Flying To Iceland
MIT student builds real-time MBTA map into wall using LED lights
“I do find myself staring at it sometimes,” Reynolds said in a telephone interview. “I’ll just turn it on and then zone out sometimes.”
How long do you leave your dashboard lights on?
In the course of our study we found that, on average, it takes British drivers 8.3 days to resolve an issue with warning lights on their dashboards. It turns o
Are Uber and Lyft Lights Street Legal?
With so many cars on the road, and so many ridesharing apps around, many drivers use colorful lights to both attract new users and alert clients to their arrival. The lights are also useful to users to avoid getting into...
The Secret to Brilliant Auroras? ‘Surfing’ Electrons
New research sheds light on the complex physics behind the Northern lights.
A complete guide to the Northern Lights
An expert tells us everything you need to know about spotting the elusive aurora borealis
Why Are My Lights Flickering?
There are several reasons why your lights may be flickering - from simple fixes to major electrical issues. Read on or contact Champion Electric.
28 Stunning & Easy DIY Outdoor Lights
Amazing collection of 28 stunning yet easy DIY outdoor lights! Most can be made in 1 hour, with up-cycled or common materials. So creative and beautiful!
How Our Traffic Lights Work
Have you ever stopped to wonder how our traffic lights work? Wichita Traffic lights actually run a few different ways, based primarily on how old they are. Check out the different methods used in Wichita.<br>Fixed-time Lights<br>The oldest type of t
A Few Reasons Why Your Lights Are Flickering
Are you curious about why your lights keep flickering when they shouldn’t? Read on to find out what you can do!
How to Install Flush-Mounted Lights
Why We Sing With the Lights On
We sing in a completely lit room; no lasers, no candles, no dimmed lights or anything of the sort.
Loose Lights? How to Fix Recessed Lights That Fall Down
Recessed lights look good, but they never want to stay in place. If the problem is due to loose clips, try our inventive solution.
Should you always turn the lights out when leaving a room?
A reader wonders if it’s wasteful to flip lights on and off too quickly. Advice columnist Umbra Fisk offers an illuminating answer.
Ever wonder why the green lights shine in our factory?
Holiday lights surround us this time of year. But in The Factory green lights are always shining. Find out why.
30+ Cool String Lights DIY Ideas
String lights are often used in wedding, holiday and home decoration, and they can always make you feel warm, cozy and romantic. Check out these Cool String Lights DIY Ideas for inspiration. With a little effort your boring backyard or bedroom can also be turned into an enchanted space.
