We have been trained so well to associate the light bulb with insight and creative thinking that simply sitting under one can inspire, well, insight and creative thinking. That’s the conclusion ...

Seeing light bulbs might foster bright ideas, scientists now find. The concept that reaching an insight is much like shining a light into a dark place goes back to at least Plato. It was this ...

The Federal Opposition says a plan by the Government to phase out conventional light bulbs in three years is a good idea, but it did not originate in the Government. Federal Environment Minister ...

In this week's Green Room, Dr Matt Prescott argues there is an easy first step to dealing with all three issues - banning the traditional light bulb. Listening to most politicians, you would think the ...

The US government is to launch a revolutionary new light bulb which is the most energy-efficient yet and lasts for 20 years. There's only one snag. It costs $60. The bulb was developed after ...

Everything he’s done, he says, led to the solar-powered light bulb. “Everything just clicked with this project,” he says, noting the rarity of moving an idea into reality and actual ...

Matt Prescott argues that phasing out incandescent light bulbs using financial incentives or even banning them outright would be a good idea. What do you think? The following comments reflect the ...