Tag: lights

The call of bright lights

We had always planned to leave Kefalonia for Christmas to spend the festive period in Athens. I had wanted to visit this historic city for as long as I can remember and we thought that as we were staying in Greece it made sense to fit it in, plus Kris had some time off of work due so we booked 10 da...

Lagacé grilled for dissing grilled lights

Patrick Lagacé offered his recent column as a kind of postcard from Copenhagen inspired by his summer trip to the Danish capital. He claims that the great Danes are far more obedient, civil and law-abiding than Montrealers when astride their bicycles, he even cites some statistics (only 4.9% ...

The City Of Lights’ Dark Side: Urban Legends, Murders And Strange Stories

According to the legend, a barber and a baker worked next door to each other in Rue des Marmousets, in the 13th district. The barber would allegedly kidnap and butcher victims, mainly out-of-town students, passing them through a trap-door into the cellar of th...

The City of Lights: Exploring Paris’s Grandeur

Introduction Paris, the City of Lights, has been a source of inspiration for artists, writers, and dreamers alike. Its allure lies in its romantic charm, cultural landmarks, and vibrant nightlife. But have you ever stopped to wonder why it’s called the City of Lights? As it turns out, the n...

Nov. 20 | Lil’ luck lights journalist fire

Atlanta’s Corey G. Johnson was among five Hall of Fame inductees Thursday in a beautiful program put on by The Atlanta Press Club. His 18 years in reporting started with a chance opportunity at the Atlanta Journal Constitution. He is now at ProPublica with nearly every leading reporting pri...

Outdoor Hanging Lights for Festive Elegance

As the holiday season approaches, there’s no better way to infuse your outdoor space with festive charm than by adorning it with enchanting lights. Outdoor hanging lights offer a unique and stylish way to illuminate your surroundings, creating a magical ambiance that resonates with t...

Is There A White Doctor On The Plane?

Some years ago, my spouse, our baby, and I were traveling internationally to visit family. The journey was long, tiring, and overnight. As we flew over the Atlantic Ocean, the cabin lights dimmed and we settled into our seats, hoping for some sleep. A few hours later, our rest was interrupted by an ...

City Lights on Other Planets

Our best chance for imaging city lights outside the solar system is around the nearest star to the Sun, Proxima Centauri, a red dwarf located 4.25 light years away. This star is nearly six hundred times fainter than the Sun, and so a planet needs to be twenty times closer to Proxima’s furnace ...

What Really Happens At The Speed of Light?

it is true for any material thing that one measures to be moving at less than c relative to one's self. For such a thing, like a spaceship, there is no physical process that can accelerate it to greater than c. The flip side to this is the weird science of tachyons, which are hypo...

City Lights on Other Planets

In a scientific paper with the Stanford undergraduate, Elisa Tabor, we showed that the recently launched James Webb Space Telescope could potentially detect city lights on the permanent nightside of Proxima b. Even if the artificial illumination is as faint as our civilizati...

Light Up Ramadan Nights: Top Decorative Lights In UAE

Welcome to a luminous journey through the enchanting world of decorative lights, where tradition meets modern elegance. As Ramadan approaches, illuminate your nights with the top-notch collection of Decorative Lights in UAE, curated by Larsa Lighting. Discover the perfect blend of style and spi...

Brighten Your Space: The Magic of Decorative Lights in Dubai

Introduction: Dubai, a city known for its opulence and grandeur, is a beacon of modernity and luxury in the Middle East. Amidst the towering skyscrapers and bustling streets, one can find a plethora of architectural wonders and innovative designs that captivate the imagination. Among these marvel...