Beef: it’s what’s for dinner…or so the adage goes. And while it’s true that many Americans consume beef on a daily or weekly basis, it’s also true that most shoppers turn their noses up to beef that looks brown in its packaging. Kyle Steele, a recent master’s graduate in animal sciences and industry at Kansas Learn More
In honor of all things spooky, today’s blog brings you the best of DIY RGB LED Halloween costumes. Though it might be a little too late to create one of these masterpieces this year, who says it’s too early to start planning for Halloween 2012? Eerily glowing rows of blue 12v LED lights create this Learn More
The 100th anniversary of the Titanic’s infamous demise will take place on April 15th 2012, and while we’d like to commemorate it properly (bawling our eyes out over the sight of Leo’s frozen face descending into the water), resin artist and self-proclaimed “inspirationalist” Dodo Newman has a different idea. Newman has proposed to build a Learn More
Last week, we were impressed by Philip’s Lumiware vase, the glowing, color-changing LED flower vessel. And this week, we’re blown away by Philip’s yet-to-be-released but much-talked-about LED wallpaper. Sure, we’ve seen LED wallpaper before, but not like this. This illuminated wall covering will not only glow in a selection of customizable, ambient colors, but will Learn More
If you’re lamenting the fact that you haven’t enjoyed any poolside relaxation yet this summer, here’s your excuse to embark on a serious lounge-a-thon. The Surf Daybed, designed by Karim Rashid for Vondom, combines elegant, modern seating with chic LED strip lighting. During the day, this minimalist chaise longue is an eye-catching and comfortable piece Learn More
President Barack Obama recently toured American factories to call attention to the great potential of forward-thinking US manufacturing in the 21st century. And guess which LED lighting company was first on his list of places to visit? Cree Inc, in Durham, North Carolina. Elemental LED has long been a fan of Cree LED chips for Learn More
RGB LEDs made a big appearance as Target unveiled its fall clothing line to an expectant audience in New York on Wednesday. But instead of sticking to the traditional runway show format, the retail giant decided to do something a little different, something they called the “Kaleidoscopic Spectacular.” And spectacular it was, let me tell Learn More
Wind Cave National Park near Rapid City, South Dakota is one of the region’s most popular tourist attractions, and is home to one of the world’s longest and most complex caves. There are over 134 miles of mapped passages within the Wind Cave, making it the 3rd longest cave in the United States, and the Learn More