When Aaron Tan began his Ph.D. in mechanical and industrial engineering at the University of Toronto in 2019, leading a ...

Physicists from Trinity College Dublin believe new insights into the behavior of light may offer a new means of solving one ...

Light therapy can boost your mood, but you need the right model. Here's what experts say about picking an effective model. Corin Cesaric Editor Corin Cesaric is a Flex Editor at CNET. She received her ...

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Long before overhead lights became common, people used candles or oil lamps to light up the dark. But it wasn’t until the late 1800s that the idea of a portable desk light — what we now call the table ...

Kid lit experts weigh in on some of the year’s best science titles. Plus, what to look for when choosing a book for the child in your life. Are you hoping to inspire a young reader in your life with ...

Candles are a quick way to add ambiance to your space and fill it with a pleasant scent. The only potential problem? Candles can quickly become a fire hazard if they’re not used properly. Not only ...

eBay brought me such things as this vintage Tarogo frog made from Ichiban rice paper that I passed up in a thrift store in Maine and thought about for months before it surfaced on the secondhand ...

Create your own colorful oil lava lamp at home! This simple science experiment is perfect for kids and adults alike. Watch the mesmerizing lava-like movement and have fun learning about density and ...

Though cordless lamps have their own set of quirks and limitations, I have come to appreciate the flexibility of these little glowing companions. Here are some of my favorites → Photos by NYT ...

Ikea has never shied away from playful, unconventional design—and its new Stråla LED floor lamp serves as a prime example. It’s a bold, geometric conversation piece that sits somewhere between a ...