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Telegraph Science By Sarah Knapton, science editor An incandescent light bulb Ever since the EU restricted sales of traditional incandescent light bulbs, homeowners have complained about the shortcomings of their energy-efficient replacements.The clinical white beam of LEDs and frustrating time-delay of ‘green’ lighting has left many hankering after the instant, bright warm glow of traditional filament bulbs.But now scientists in the US believe they have come up with a solution which could see a reprieve for incandescent bulbs. "The lighting potential of this technology is exciting." Prof Gang Chen, MIT Researchers at MIT have shown that by surrounding the filament with a special crystal...

ALMOST 10,000 street lights in Bolton have been switched over to new LED lighting.Work is underway across the borough and about 1,700 streets are now using the lower energy lighting.Rollout started last April and teams are currently working in Astley Bridge, Blackrod, Bromley Cross, Halliwell, Horwich, Heaton, the town centre, Tonge, Smithills and Westhoughton.The next areas to benefit from the new lighting will be Little Lever and Lostock. Work is due to start there in June.The council will also be changing the lights that are located on public footpaths and walkways after Easter. www.thisislancashire.co.uk https://www.itsalight.co.uk

Paul Strand: Photography and Film for the 20th Century https://www.itsalight.co.uk  

I love this quote by Paulo Coelo. "..the purpose of light is to create more light, to open people's eyes, to reveal the marvels around.” Paulo Coelho

ELLE Decoration Trend Issue – everything you need to know for Spring/Summer 2016! http://www.elledecoration.co.uk