There are very few objects that captivate the imagination for a specific date and place each year like the famous ball drop at the “crossroads of the world” on New Year’s Eve.
Oh, the weather outside is frightful… but the sparkling lights are so delightful! As the air turns crisp and the first flakes of winter start to fall, homes and cities around the world begin to
Reunion Tower, also known locally as "The Ball," was completed on February 2, 1978, and instantly transformed the Dallas skyline - especially at night thanks to its 130 watt incandescent light bulbs that encircled the
Sir William Ramsey, a pioneering chemist and Nobel laureate, is often hailed as the father of noble gases. His groundbreaking work in isolating and characterizing these unique elements revolutionized the field of chemistry and solidified
Often times, the technological advancements in lighting come from the developments in new and innovative products. However, they also come from the application of light that make new products and new discoveries possible. One tool
Humans have had an enduring fascination with tanned skin for years. It is well documented and dates back to the earliest of civilizations. It is said that ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans used to use
Mount Rushmore, an iconic symbol of American history and patriotism, stands majestically in the Black Hills of South Dakota. While it is breathtaking during the day, it’s most dramatic when illuminated at night.
It’s very fitting that we close out National Inventors Month, with the celebration of the remarkable invention of Nick Holonyak, Jr. whose simple, yet brilliant creation of the little red-light emitting diode—the first visible LED,
In honor of National Inventors Month, we celebrate the remarkable contributions of Narinder Singh Kapany, often referred to as the "Father of Fiber Optic Lighting." Kapany's pioneering work in the field of optics revolutionized the