I LED the way!

Discover how Light Emitting Diodes are transforming household products with low electricity consumption and long-lasting performance.

Written byPhil Plait
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I knew it! Way back in June 2005 I wrote a blog entry about Light Emitting Diodes, or LEDs, and how they will soon become household products. They can emit white light with really low electricity consumption, can take a beating, and last a long, long time. Well, I told you so. Now all I need to do is predict my own immense wealth that will befall me in a week, and all will be good.

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