Whether you're an experienced or beginner gardener, few things are more rewarding than watching your houseplants grow. But in order to make that happen, you need to give your plants adequate light, ...

Light provides all our visual information, but it reaches our eyes in different ways. Direct light comes unperturbed, coming straight from the source, whereas indirect light bounces off different ...

The weather is warmer, the days are longer, and thoughts turn to all the plants in the front or backyard that need care and attention after the long winter. But depending on your green thumb, maybe ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) UCI-led research reveals that the optical properties of materials can be dramatically enhanced – not by changing the materials themselves, but by giving the light new properties.

Indirect lighting is considered the epitome of modern home aesthetics. It provides soft, atmospheric light that makes rooms appear larger, more harmonious, and cozier. However, as elegant as the ...

UC Irvine-led research reveals that the optical properties of materials can be dramatically enhanced—not by changing the materials themselves, but by giving the light new properties. The researchers ...

Lighting is often a numbers game — too much, and interiors literally lose their edge, too little, and the dim atmosphere can make a space seem bland. Image © Maira ...