LAS VEGAS — You're tempted to tell a joke: "How many astronauts does it take to screw in a lightbulb?" But retired NASA astronaut Michael Lopez-Alegria is quite serious about the "biologically ...

News Analysis Compact fluorescent light bulbs might help in the fight against climate change but could they cause problems with toxic waste down the track? The concern comes after the Australian ...

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It’s a cruel daily cycle. We get drowsy when it’s time for that big meeting, but are suddenly wide awake when it’s time to hit the hay. But did you ever think that swapping your light bulbs might be ...

If you thought mousetraps were tough, try building a better lightbulb. Just in time for Earth Day, a team of American inventors have created a bizarre-looking new bulb that turns illumination on its ...

We live in a world where smartphones last for about 2.5 years, and even the best light bulbs fizzle out unexpectedly when you need them the most. That said, here is one bulb defying the odds, a ...

Earlier today we told you about Android @ Home, which is a new Android framework designed to let you use your Android device for home automation. This innovative framework allows you to control lights ...