The world's indoor spaces are increasingly being lit by fluorescent light sources. While this trend seems good for energy efficiency, it turns out to be a serious problem for CCD video cameras. And ...

The other night I noticed the fluorescent light-bulb (light-tube?) in my parent's kitchen was flicking like crazy, to the point of being a strobe light. Really annoying. The brightness was also lower ...

Q: My home is about 20 years old. My problem is with the lights in the kitchen. Sometimes they work and sometimes they don’t. When I turn on the switch, the light flickers or just partially lights. I ...

Say goodbye to that annoying buzz created by overhead fluorescent light bulbs in your office. Scientists have developed a flicker-free, shatterproof alternative for large-scale lighting. The research ...

We were talking to our new neighbor, a very nice person, and it turns out that she can't be exposed to fluorescent bulbs for periods of more than 45 minutes. If she is in a large commercial complex: ...

A new plastic-based lighting technology produces a consistent, silent white glow that’s pleasing on the eyes. Image by Ken Bennett, Wake Forest University photographer Chances are, sometime today, you ...

Phil Rhodes provides a detailed lesson on flicker and strobing, including how you can avoid these problems on your next production. Flashing lights are common in movies. Whether it's an excited press ...

In the quest to ensure a healthier, safer and more productive work environment, lighting innovations can be a central factor. The advent of flicker-free LED lighting offers a promising alternative to ...