NYU researchers have found a way to use light to control how microscopic particles assemble into crystals, effectively ...

A maker recently engineered an extreme, portable lighting system built around one of the brightest LEDs available, capable of ...

Light is an unusually rich carrier of information. Its direction of travel, wavelength, and polarization can all be used to ...

Researchers at the University of Basel and the ETH in Zurich have succeeded in changing the polarity of a special ferromagnet using a laser beam. In the future, this method could be used to create ...

Matter has finally brought the price of HomeKit lights down. This RGBCW smart bulb offers 16 million colors and rock-solid connection for under $10.

Getting started with Raspberry Pi can be a bit daunting for a newcomer, but these tips will have you on your way to programming fun projects in no time.

An insect-scale robot that jumps using only light has completed 188 continuous leaps without ...

A lot of making goes on in this community these days, but sometimes you’ve just gotta do some old fashioned hacking. You might have grabbed an old Speak and Spell that you want to repurpose ...

DigiKey plans to highlight new products, technical demonstrations and prize opportunities from its booth. “DigiKey is excited to connect with engineers, designers and makers at embedded world 2026,” ...

New for Light + Building 2026, ADI will introduce a DALI power supply and gateway showcase. The gateway plays a critical role in KNX projects, enabling every KNX lighting product to communicate ...

The BPM Vision doesn't actually work with Withings' Cardio Check-Up—you need an ECG-enabled Withings tracker, like the ...

Specific rhythms of flickering light can synchronise brain activity, offering clues about perception and possible future ...