article_snippet: British researchers behind The bulb claim The bulb will last longer and be cheaper to make than conventional LEDS, as well as slash energy use by 10 per cent.
article_snippet: This is where lighting meets health and well-being.
article_snippet: The bulbs were tested against off-the-shelf commercial LED bulbs, compact fluorescent bulbs and a control with no bulb.
article_snippet: Professor Longcore’s research team fixed each bulb over traps in several locations in California – two in the Santa Monica Mountains to represent rural locations and one in the city of Los Angeles.
article_snippet: He said: ‘The research provides proof in concept that LED lamps can be customised to avoid specific areas of the spectrum that could have adverse environmental consequences, while still providing light for indoor use.
highlights_snippet: Bulb was created by the University of Southern California and Phillips .
  