Like the incandescent bulb before it, the compact fluorescent (CFL ... circuitry that made these relatively efficient light bulbs work, and [mircemk] is here to show us some of them.

Fluorescent lights, the staple of school gyms and grocery stores, aren't exactly known for their appeal. The long, skinny tubes have cheaply illuminated communal spaces and retail establishments ...

Wherever possible, Western Michigan University has replaced all screw-type incandescent bulbs ranging from 40 watts up to 300 watts with compact fluorescent lamps. The lamps range from 13 watts to 68 ...

The shift helps protect people and wildlife from mercury. State enforces strict ban on common household item due to its ...

DEFINITION: CFLs are a type of energy-efficient lighting which typically use around 60-80% less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs and have a lifespan of around 10 years – five times that of ...

UV light from sunlight and indoor light sources can trigger a lupus flare. In addition to sunlight, ultraviolet rays are also given off by several different forms of indoor lighting, including compact ...

A light source consisting of a long glass tube containing mercury in a partial vacuum. Available in many lengths and several diameters, the tube is lined with a fluorescent phosphor. When the ...

The countries previously agreed to prohibit the manufacture, import and export of compact and other types of fluorescent lamps by 2025. Mercury, which is liquid at room temperature, was used in a ...