Although it can be considered as a basic human need alongside food, water and shelter, 1.6 billion people all over the world have no access to stable and safe source of light. It's a situation that ...

In between the projects touting accessories to high end electronics on crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and IndieGoGo, more and more breakout projects for good are starting to emerge on the ...

Disaster relief efforts traditionally focus on supplying the basics -- food, water and shelter -- to victims. Columbia University graduate students Anna Stork and Andrea Sreshta want light added to ...

This is part of a series on the Pipeline Fellowship. “How many _____ does it take to change a light bulb,” may no longer be just a joke. In inventing the LuminAID Light, a solar powered portable ...

Farmers now have an extra tool to help with farming efforts following power outages or natural disasters where they would otherwise be left in the dark for extended periods of time. This tool comes in ...

In the event of a natural disaster it’s not unlikely that the power would go out. While in some areas energy can quickly be restored, in others, the long wait in the dark can become uncomfortable.

“For me, light has always represented hope. Light is the beginning of freedom to dream about the future.” – Anna Stork, co-founder of LuminAid, about her company’s social mission.. Bryan Derballa “For ...

Haiti’s devastating earthquake in 2010 shattered the country’s infrastructure, but for one designer it proved to be an illuminating moment. Before you read this, close the door, draw the curtains, and ...

Haiti’s devastating earthquake in 2010 shattered the country’s infrastructure, but for one designer it proved to be an illuminating moment. Before you read this, close the door, draw the curtains, and ...